William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1894
    Bucking Broncho

    Bucking Broncho

    Bucking Broncho

    4.21894HD

    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...

    Bucking Broncho
  • 1894
    Sioux Ghost Dance

    Sioux Ghost Dance

    Sioux Ghost Dance

    4.51894HD

    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...

    Sioux Ghost Dance
  • 1898
    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

    41898HD

    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....

    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage
  • 1894
    Hadj Cheriff

    Hadj Cheriff

    Hadj Cheriff

    4.2891894HD

    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...

    Hadj Cheriff
  • 1894
    Chinese Laundry Scene

    Chinese Laundry Scene

    Chinese Laundry Scene

    51894HD

    The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.

    Chinese Laundry Scene
  • 1897
    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

    2.51897HD

    Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds...

    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House
  • 1894
    Buffalo Bill

    Buffalo Bill

    Buffalo Bill

    1.71894HD

    The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.

    Buffalo Bill
  • 1894
    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    1.51894HD

    Bears that are trained.

    Trained Bears
  • 1890
    Monkeyshines, No. 1

    Monkeyshines, No. 1

    Monkeyshines, No. 1

    4.91890HD

    Experimental film made to test the original cylinder format of the Kinetoscope and believed to be the first film shot in the United States. It shows...

    Monkeyshines, No. 1
  • 1892
    A Hand Shake

    A Hand Shake

    A Hand Shake

    3.51892HD

    William K.L. Dickson and William Heise shake hands in this early experimental film.

    A Hand Shake
  • 1890
    Monkeyshines, No. 2

    Monkeyshines, No. 2

    Monkeyshines, No. 2

    4.41890HD

    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...

    Monkeyshines, No. 2
  • 1894
    Buffalo Dance

    Buffalo Dance

    Buffalo Dance

    4.61894HD

    Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what...

    Buffalo Dance
  • 1892
    Man on Parallel Bars

    Man on Parallel Bars

    Man on Parallel Bars

    2.61892HD

    Lost film directed by William K.L. Dickson. Presented by Edison Manufacturing Company.

    Man on Parallel Bars
  • 1894
    The Boxing Cats

    The Boxing Cats

    The Boxing Cats

    5.81894HD

    "A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh." (by Edison Films)

    The Boxing Cats
  • 1895
    A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby

    A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby

    A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby

    2.51895HD

    Directed by W.K.L Dickson.

    A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby
  • 1899
    Tapping a Blast Furnace

    Tapping a Blast Furnace

    Tapping a Blast Furnace

    41899HD

    Showing the tapping of the furnace, and the running of the molten metal into the moulds at Elswick yard.

    Tapping a Blast Furnace
  • 1894
    Highland Dance

    Highland Dance

    Highland Dance

    1.21894HD

    Early Edison film.

    Highland Dance
  • 1894
    Boxing Match

    Boxing Match

    Boxing Match

    21894HD

    Boxing Match
  • 1899
    Man Overboard!

    Man Overboard!

    Man Overboard!

    61899HD

    Sailors practice rescuing someone who's fallen overboard.

    Man Overboard!
  • 1896
    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow

    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow

    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow

    4.3181896HD

    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow