Testing Video when Video has no controls of its own, loaded in stopped state.
Osama Got Run Over By A Reindeer (from www.bobrivers.com)

(note: You must push the Load/Play button to start Loading)

If this does not work with your browser/operating system can you please let me know, along with what browser and platform you are using.
If it does work, maybe you can tell me that also.
So far I have only tested with IE6.0 and Firefox2.0 both on Windows-XP Professional.
Thank you and Have a Nice Day