William K.L. Dickson Movies

Early Edison film.

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

"Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns.

Hiram Maxim shows off his machine gun.

A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...

Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.

This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditional dress, seated in deliberation as Buffalo Bill...

In April the bloemencorso (flower parade) takes place in Haarlem in the Netherlands. This shot shows groups of carriages, festooned with flowers...

"A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America."

Edison short.

Roma families eat, drink, dance, and play

"This view was made at the Scheveningen Baths. It shows a number of bathers enjoying themselves in the surf. Several picturesque Holland boats are...

Two boxers miss their punches - until they don't.

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

Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the...

"This picture was taken from the front of a rapidly moving launch through one of the most beautiful stretches of the Grand Canal, showing many...

“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”

An amusing picture showing a quarrel between an elderly husband and his young wife, and a joyful reconciliation.

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