William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1898
    The Royal Procession from the Church after the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)

    The Royal Procession from the Church after the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)

    The Royal Procession from the Church after the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)

    01898HD

    During Queen Vilhelminas coronation.

    The Royal Procession from the Church after the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
  • 1899
    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam

    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam

    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam

    41899HD

    Part of the 'Giant Postcards' series, a filmed entr'acte screened during the play 'De Nieuwe Prikkel' by August Reyding. Camilla and Roland take the...

    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam
  • 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
  • 1894
    Lasso Thrower

    Lasso Thrower

    Lasso Thrower

    1.31894HD

    Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.

    Lasso Thrower
  • 1894
    Fire Rescue Scene

    Fire Rescue Scene

    Fire Rescue Scene

    5.11894HD

    "Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison...

    Fire Rescue Scene
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1894
    Mexican Knife Duel

    Mexican Knife Duel

    Mexican Knife Duel

    1.31894HD

    Two Mexican men duel with knives.

    Mexican Knife Duel
  • 1899
    Repairing the Broken Bridge at Frere

    Repairing the Broken Bridge at Frere

    Repairing the Broken Bridge at Frere

    01899HD

    British officers (Royal Engineers) supervising repair work on a bridge at Frere, spanning the Blaauw Krantz River, South Africa, during the Boer War.

    Repairing the Broken Bridge at Frere
  • 1898
    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia

    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia

    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia

    4.51898HD

    Black hooded pallbearers carry a coffin in a funeral procession in front of onlookers.

    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia
  • 1894
    The Barber Shop

    The Barber Shop

    The Barber Shop

    4.9231894HD

    “Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a paper by attendant, who points out a joke; both...

    The Barber Shop
  • 1899
    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

    01899HD

    Close shot of 4.7" naval gun pointing to the left with group of British naval ratings standing around it. The gun fires and the men run up to reload,...

    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso
  • 1898
    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Coming Ashore

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Coming Ashore

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Coming Ashore

    6.3331898HD

    Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Coming Ashore
  • 1898
    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway

    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway

    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway

    01898HD

    A hand-colored ride along the Bangor-Conwy-Colwyn Bay railroad filmed from an express train from the London and North Western Railway; Stations,...

    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway
  • 1897
    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    61897HD

    A beautiful view of one of the most celebrated spots in the French capital. A magnificent fountain is playing in the background of the picture, and...

    Place de la Concorde
  • 1901
    Panorama of Grand Harbour, Malta, Showing Battleships, Etc.

    Panorama of Grand Harbour, Malta, Showing Battleships, Etc.

    Panorama of Grand Harbour, Malta, Showing Battleships, Etc.

    61901HD

    Single panning shot of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta.

    Panorama of Grand Harbour, Malta, Showing Battleships, Etc.
  • 1892
    Wrestling

    Wrestling

    Wrestling

    2.91892HD

    A lost film, directed by William K.L. Dickson about two men wrestling.

    Wrestling
  • 1894
    Chinese Laundry Scene

    Chinese Laundry Scene

    Chinese Laundry Scene

    51894HD

    The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.

    Chinese Laundry Scene
  • 1894
    Fred Ott Holding a Bird

    Fred Ott Holding a Bird

    Fred Ott Holding a Bird

    01894HD

    Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.

    Fred Ott Holding a Bird
  • 1894
    Ruth Dennis

    Ruth Dennis

    Ruth Dennis

    21894HD

    "Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."

    Ruth Dennis