William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 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
    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    3.7691894HD

    An athlete demonstrating various poses.

    Athlete with Wand
  • 1894
    The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight

    The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight

    The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight

    4.51894HD

    A referee and five fans (including a waiter in his apron) look on as two young men box. The dark-haired, slightly taller boxer throws a right and the...

    The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
  • 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
  • 1896
    Rip's Toast

    Rip's Toast

    Rip's Toast

    4.21896HD

    Rip's Toast
  • 1894
    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    5.1461894HD

    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...

    Leonard-Cushing Fight
  • 1894
    Cock Fight, No. 2

    Cock Fight, No. 2

    Cock Fight, No. 2

    3.51894HD

    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...

    Cock Fight, No. 2
  • 1896
    Rip's Toast to Hudson

    Rip's Toast to Hudson

    Rip's Toast to Hudson

    4.3791896HD

    Rip's Toast to Hudson
  • 1894
    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    4.261894HD

    A charming representation of the Mikado dance by three beautiful Japanese ladies in full costume. Very effective when colored.

    Imperial Japanese Dance
  • 1890
    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    3.11890HD

    Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1" and "Monkeyshines, No. 2". Once again, an Edison company worker moves...

    Monkeyshines, No. 3
  • 1894
    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

    4.91894HD

    The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete", which depicts a boxer with a...

    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
  • 1899
    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899

    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899

    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899

    01899HD

    [DUPLICATE of the other 'Panoramic View of Frere Camp']

    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899
  • 1894
    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    1.31894HD

    Edison short.

    Rat Killing
  • 1894
    The Cock Fight

    The Cock Fight

    The Cock Fight

    3.7811894HD

    Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in the same year, with additional detail added.

    The Cock Fight
  • 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
  • 1898
    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton

    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton

    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton

    61898HD

    The SS 'St. Louis' departs from Southampton Docks

    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton
  • 1896
    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle

    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle

    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle

    5.31896HD

    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...

    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle
  • 1894
    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    3.11894HD

    Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.

    Chinese Opium Den
  • 1898
    Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1

    Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1

    Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1

    01898HD

    Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1