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
  • 1899
    Amann, the Great Impersonator

    Amann, the Great Impersonator

    Amann, the Great Impersonator

    01899HD

    "In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."

    Amann, the Great Impersonator
  • 1970
    Fatima

    Fatima

    Fatima

    01970HD

    "A well-known oriental dancer in a dance du ventre to the music of a Turkish band."

    Fatima
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1898
    Dutch Fishing Boats

    Dutch Fishing Boats

    Dutch Fishing Boats

    41898HD

    Dutch Fishing Boats
  • 1896
    Sandow

    Sandow

    Sandow

    5.11896HD

    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....

    Sandow
  • 1898
    Pope Leo XIII Resting on His Way to His Summer Villa

    Pope Leo XIII Resting on His Way to His Summer Villa

    Pope Leo XIII Resting on His Way to His Summer Villa

    01898HD

    The pope resting.

    Pope Leo XIII Resting on His Way to His Summer Villa
  • 1892
    Fencing

    Fencing

    Fencing

    3.41892HD

    Early Edison short showing two men fencing.

    Fencing
  • 1899
    From Monte Carlo to Monaco

    From Monte Carlo to Monaco

    From Monte Carlo to Monaco

    71899HD

    Phantom train ride along the French Riviera in Monte Carlo, Monaco

    From Monte Carlo to Monaco
  • 1898
    Me and My Two Friends

    Me and My Two Friends

    Me and My Two Friends

    5.51898HD

    A sweet little girl is seated in the bow of a life-boat feeding crackers to a magnificent St. Bernard dog, while a tabby cat dozes and blinks at her...

    Me and My Two Friends
  • 1898
    Irish Mail – L.& N.W. Railway – Taking up Water at Full Speed

    Irish Mail – L.& N.W. Railway – Taking up Water at Full Speed

    Irish Mail – L.& N.W. Railway – Taking up Water at Full Speed

    3.51898HD

    Backward tracking shot of a train going from Bushey, England, near the end of its journey to Euston.

    Irish Mail – L.& N.W. Railway – Taking up Water at Full Speed
  • 1896
    Rip Passing Over the Mountain

    Rip Passing Over the Mountain

    Rip Passing Over the Mountain

    4.3061896HD

    Rip Passing Over the Mountain
  • 1898
    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    01898HD

    "The Worthing Station is some distance from the shore, and whenever there is a wreck the life-boat is dragged to the scene on a huge truck drawn by...

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse
  • 1898
    Water Polo - Worthing Swimming Club

    Water Polo - Worthing Swimming Club

    Water Polo - Worthing Swimming Club

    51898HD

    A remarkable picture in many ways. It shows a game between two expert English teams from the go-off to the making of a goal. The photographic effects...

    Water Polo - Worthing Swimming Club
  • 1894
    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    1.51894HD

    Bears that are trained.

    Trained Bears
  • 1894
    Wrestling Match

    Wrestling Match

    Wrestling Match

    21894HD

    Early short film.

    Wrestling Match
  • 1897
    Hiram Maxim and His Quick-firing Gun

    Hiram Maxim and His Quick-firing Gun

    Hiram Maxim and His Quick-firing Gun

    5.51897HD

    Hiram Maxim shows off his machine gun.

    Hiram Maxim and His Quick-firing Gun
  • 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
  • 1997
    Annabelle Dances and Dances

    Annabelle Dances and Dances

    Annabelle Dances and Dances

    41997HD

    A remix of Dickson's Annabelle Butterfly Dance with a modern score.

    Annabelle Dances and Dances