William K.L. Dickson Movies

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
Hadj Cheriff
Hadj Cheriff
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Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife...
1894
Leonard-Cushing Fight
Leonard-Cushing Fight
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In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters...
1894
Cock Fight, No. 2
Cock Fight, No. 2
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Two gamecocks are fighting inside a wire cage, while two spectators look on in the background. The two men agree to make a bet on the outcome. One of...
1896
Serpentine Dances by Annabelle
Serpentine Dances by Annabelle
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Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs her popular serpentine dance routine. She twirls around, and as she does so, she uses her long skirts to create a...
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
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
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“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”
1892
Wrestling
Wrestling
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A lost film, directed by William K.L. Dickson about two men wrestling.
1894
Annabelle Sun Dance
Annabelle Sun Dance
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Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
1899
General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton
General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton
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Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the...
1900
Dutch Fishing Fleet
Dutch Fishing Fleet
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Tracking shot across a bay showing a large number of fishing boats.
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
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...
1894
Glenroy Bros., No. 2
Glenroy Bros., No. 2
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The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
1894
Imperial Japanese Dance
Imperial Japanese Dance
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A charming representation of the Mikado dance by three beautiful Japanese ladies in full costume. Very effective when colored.
1900
Battleship Odin Firing All Her Guns
Battleship Odin Firing All Her Guns
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Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.
1894
Chinese Opium Den
Chinese Opium Den
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Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.
1896
American Falls from Luna Island
American Falls from Luna Island
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The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896,...
1898
Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)
Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)
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Parade of guards during Queen Wilhelminas coronation.
1894
Rats and Terrier No. 3
Rats and Terrier No. 3
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Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2