Tom Merry, Lightning Cartoonist, Sketching Kaiser Wilhelm II (1895)
• June 20th, 1895 • 0h 1min
Documentary
Overview
A tiny fragment of an actuality film of Tom Merry (William Mechem), a 'lightning sketch' caricaturist performing his act for the camera and producing a large profile caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The loss of the rest of the film has bequeathed us 6 seconds that are of Mechem standing next to the completed portrait and sadly, that is all there is. An early film made by Birt Acres for R.W. Paul. (see release information for further detail).
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
National Gallery
Released on: 2014-10-08
Documentary
A portrait of the day-to-day operations of the National Gallery of London, that reveals the role of ...
Dolorès Marat: The Wave
Released on:
Documentary
A passionate photographer from an early age, Dolorès Marat spent much of her life in photo labs, dev...
Aidez l'Espagne
Released on: 1969-01-01
Documentary
The Colegio de Arquitectos de Catalunya commissioned Pere Portabella to make this film for the Joan ...
Julie Mendez - from PTSD to Art
Released on: 2013-03-01
War, Documentary
Julie Mendez was a 17 year old teenager when she saw the "be all that you can be" Army recruiting me...
There Are No Fakes
Released on: 2019-04-29
Documentary
Norval Morrisseau was the first Indigenous Canadian artist to be taken seriously in the art world. B...
Rietveld Houses: A piece of furniture to live in
Released on: 2024-06-25
Documentary
In 2024, the iconic Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Gerrit ...
Gray Matters
Released on: 2016-05-27
Documentary
Gray Matters explores the long, fascinating life and complicated career of architect and designer Ei...
Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony
Released on: 2024-08-11
Documentary, Family, History
Like an indelible memory, this Olympic closing ceremony will be marked by audacity, fraternity and e...
Explorer: Lost in the Arctic
Released on: 2023-08-24
Documentary, TV Movie
Sir John Franklin set off from England in 1845 with two ships and 129 men to be the first to navigat...
The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch
Released on: 2016-12-30
Documentary
Exhibition on Screen's latest release celebrates the life and masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch broug...
Two Toddlers in High Chairs
Released on:
Documentary
Two toddlers sit for the camera in their best clothing. One is determined to take toys and objects f...
Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
Released on: 1983-01-01
Documentary
An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but...
Keith Haring: The Message
Released on: 2013-04-19
Documentary
Keith Haring: The Message was released in conjunction with the Keith Haring retrospective at the Mus...
Leonardo: The Works
Released on: 2019-10-29
Documentary, History
Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world’s favourite artist. Many TV shows and feature films have...
Frida Kahlo
Released on: 2020-06-15
Documentary
She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulen...
The Sophisticated Misfit
Released on: 2007-04-26
Documentary
The Sophisticated Misfit is a long-awaited must-have for fans of the artist Shag and Tiki culture al...
Christo: Works in Progress
Released on: 1974-01-01
Documentary
“Christo: Works in Progress” takes us around the world on a showcase of the artist’s grand environme...
Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence
Released on: 2017-01-28
Documentary
In this unique, compelling film, those who knew him speak freely, some for the first time, to reveal...