William Haggar

The Maid of Cefn Ydfa

A lawyer tries to drown a thatcher to prevent his marriage to an heiress.

The Sheep Stealer

James Haggar steals a sheep and is chased by the shepherds and the police.

D.T.'s, or the Effect of Drink

A drunken clubman sees visions and reforms.

The Life of Charles Peace

The story of Charles Peace, one of Britain's most notorious criminals. Peace was an expert in cat burglary. The film reconstructs Peace's real-life leap from a train on his way to trial for the murder of Arthur Dyson.

The Bathers' Revenge

Boy swimmers upset a bench and throw lovers into a stream.

The Sign of the Cross

A prefect is converted to Christianity and dies in the arena with his lover.

A Desperate Poaching Affray

Three hunters surprise two poachers in the act. The hunters take umbrage and give chase over fences and through fields. The hunters fire away, but the poachers have guns as well, and a fight ensues with casualties for the hunters. Two cops appear and so do dogs as the chase continues. Will the poachers escape, or will they, like the game they were after, be trapped?

Weary Willie and Tired Tim: The Gunpowder Plot

Tramps stick a hot poker in a barrel labelled beer but containing gunpowder.