William K.L. Dickson Movies

1894
Sioux Ghost Dance
Sioux Ghost Dance
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From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here shown, the dancers being genuine Sioux Indians, in full war...
1894
Caicedo (with Pole)
Caicedo (with Pole)
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King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.
1893
Horse Shoeing
Horse Shoeing
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One of the pictures to be seen in the machine, for example, was that of a blacksmith shop in which two men were working, one shoeing a horse, the...
1894
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
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Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films...
1894
Trained Bears
Trained Bears
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Bears that are trained.
1894
Chinese Laundry Scene
Chinese Laundry Scene
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The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.
1898
The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade
The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade
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A parade in the Vatican.
1894
Annabelle Sun Dance
Annabelle Sun Dance
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Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
1895
A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby
A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby
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Directed by W.K.L Dickson.
1970
Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing
Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing
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Probably the first video of a Pope: Leo XIII sits in his chair with guards and attendants, then blesses the viewers.
1898
Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage
Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage
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Filmmaker WKL Dickson, one-time right hand man to Thomas Edison, the 'Wizard of Menlo Park', here captures an even greater eminence, Pope Leo XIII....
1894
The Boxing Cats
The Boxing Cats
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"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh." (by Edison Films)
1890
Monkeyshines, No. 2
Monkeyshines, No. 2
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Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1". Once again, an Edison company worker moves around in front of the motion...
1894
Bucking Broncho
Bucking Broncho
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Lee Martin, one of the cowboy stars in 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West', rides a bronco as a crowd looks on. While the horse is trying to throw Martin off...
1899
Man Overboard!
Man Overboard!
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Sailors practice rescuing someone who's fallen overboard.
1898
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii
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A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of...
1898
Scheveningen, Dutch Fishing Boats
Scheveningen, Dutch Fishing Boats
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Sailors disembarking on the beach in Scheveningen, Netherlands. Shot on 68 mm Mutoscope-Biograph.
1896
McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio
McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio
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“This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley's lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his...
1897
Crissie Sheridan
Crissie Sheridan
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A woman in a white gown performs a skirt dance, using her arms to produce circles and other patterns within the folds of her costume. Her legs and...
1896
Sandow
Sandow
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Strong-man Eugene Sandow flexes his muscles and strikes a few poses in front of a black background. This was a short film shot by William K.L....