Whimsical Illusions
In this hand-colored short, a magician and his assistant do a series of magic tricks, including making potted plants appear, among others. Melies played the magician, and the actor Manuel played his assistant.
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A Chinese dragon parade.
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Cincinnati's Rock 'N Roll Legends
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way
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Iola's Promise
Iola, the little Indian girl, is held captive by a gang of cutthroats but is soon rescued by Jack Harper, a prospector. She is truly grateful to Jack, and regards him as something different from other white people. Jack's sweetheart and her father are travellers in a wagon-train headed for this place, and, not having much luck so far, he is somewhat gloomy. Iola learns the reason, and promises to help him find gold. "Will you?" he says, "Yes." "Cross your heart?" This cross-your-heart action mystifies Iola. She thinks it is a sort of tribe insignia and tells her people that "Crossheart" people are all right. Iola surely pays her debt of gratitude, not only in finding gold, but in giving her life to protect Jack's sweetheart from her own people.
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After teaching yoga to surfers for over a decade, world-renowned yoga master Shiva Rea merges the two cultures in this first ever program to bring wave motion onto the mat. It’s a liberating approach to yoga that everybody can benefit from and enjoy. Like surfing, vinyasa yoga is dynamic and creative. Shiva’s unique flow yoga style builds body strength through rhythmic, circular, energetic movement. It’s a challenging practice for anyone who wants to strengthen the entire body, increase energy and balance, and gain flexibility. Pick and choose from seven segments focusing on strength, core balance, flexibility, and relaxation. The matrix format allows you to fully customize your workout every time you do it. Experience the flow of the ocean and of life in this inspiring, incredibly innovative practice. FEATURES INCLUDE audio options (music and instruction or music only) and more.
The Stork Market
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Fits and Starts
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Canadian documentary on war time Italy.
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Night of the Living Dead: Re-Animation
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