The Count of Monte Cristo 1913  N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama / Adventure
Director: Joseph A. Golden, Edwin S. Porter
Cast: James O'Neill, Murdock MacQuarrie, Nance O'Neil, Hobart Bosworth, Eugenie Besserer
In this first film version of "The Count of Monte Cristo," action does not stray far from the novel. It tells the story of Edmond Dantes who, during imprisonment, learns of the treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. Later, he escapes, finds the treasure, and lives happily ever after with Mercedes. (James O'Neill was Eugene O'Neill's father.)
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The Great Train Robbery 1903  N/R, 11 min.
Genre: Action / Western
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Cast: Gilbert M. Bronco-Billy, Walter Cameron, Marie Murray
This is the first time editing was used to develop a plot. Of particular importance is the use of editing to show three actions happening at the same time–the robbers, the train operator, and the posse. Although short, this movie is a landmark in film production.
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Tess of the Storm Country 1914 N/R, 42 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Cast: Mary Pickford, Harold Lockwood, Olive Carey, David Hartford, Louise Dunlap, William Walters, Richard Garrick, Eugene Walter, Jack Henry, H.R. Macy, H.L. Griffith
When Tess' (Mary Pickford) father (David Hartford) is wrongly convicted of murder and goes to jail, Tess is befriended by Frederick (Harold Lockwood) and his sister Teola (Olive Carey). Tess comes to Teola's aid after Teola becomes pregnant, and her lover Dan (Jack Henry) dies. Tess pretends to be the infant's mother to save Teola from disgrace. Now, Tess goes through trials and tribulations but, by story's end, will live happily ever after with Frederick who is the love of her life.
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| 1. The Count of Monte Cristo (1913)
2. The Great Train Robbery (1903)
3. Tess of the Storm Country (1914)
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