1906 in film


The year 1906 in film involved some significant events.

Events

Notable films

A

Aladdin and His Wonder Lamp , directed by Albert Capellani, based on the Middle-Eastern folk tale – The Automobile Thieves, directed by J. Stuart Blackton –

D

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend, directed by Edwin S. Porter –

G

The Gans-Nelson Contest, starring Joe Gans and Battling Nelson –

H

The Hilarious Posters , directed by Georges Méliès – The House of Ghosts , directed by Segundo de Chomón – Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, directed by J. Stuart Blackton –

L

Life of a Cowboy, directed by Edwin S. Porter – A Lively Quarter-Day, directed by J. H. Martin –

M

The Magic Roses , directed by Segundo de Chomón – Mephisto's Son , directed by Charles-Lucien Lépine – The Merry Frolics of Satan , directed by Georges Méliès – The Mysterious Retort , directed by Georges Méliès –

Q

The '?' Motorist, directed by Walter R. Booth –

R

The Rajah's Casket , directed by Gaston Velle –

S

San Francisco: Aftermath of Earthquake, directed by Robert K. Bonine – The Scheming Gambler's Paradise , directed by Georges Méliès – A Spiritualistic Meeting , directed by Georges Méliès – The Story of the Kelly Gang, directed by Charles Tait –

T

Three American Beauties, directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr. – A Trip Down Market Street, directed by the Miles Brothers –

V

A Visit to Peek Frean and Co.'s Biscuit Works –

W

Whitsuntide Fair at Preston, produced by Mitchell and Kenyon – A Winter Straw Ride, directed by Edwin S. Porter – The Witch , directed by Georges Méliès –

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