The Trick Cyclist (1901)

A comic short in which a tramp attempts to ride a bicycle, tumbling repeatedly before giving up in despair. A skilled rider then takes the stage, performing rope-jumping tricks while balanced on the wheel. Often attributed to British film pioneer R.W. Paul. Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films.

• Release Date: 1901-09-21
• Runtime: 0h 2min
• Production Company: Edison Studios
• Production Country: United States of America
• Director: Robert W. Paul