William K.L. Dickson
Highland Dance
Early Edison film.
1894
Imperial Japanese Dance
A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate tr…
1894
Indian War Council
This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditiona…
1894
Japanese Dancers
Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.
Lasso Thrower
Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti O…
Leonard-Cushing Fight
In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to th…
1894
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself f…
Mexican Knife Duel
Two Mexican men duel with knives.
Mlle. Capitaine
Mlle. Capitaine, the noted trapezist, performs daring feats on the flying bar. An early Ed…
1894
Rat Killing
Edison short.
Rats and Terrier No. 2
Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894
Rats and Terrier No. 3
Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2
Rats and Weasel
Sequel to the Rats and Terrier series
Ruth Dennis
"Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."
1894
Sandow: The Strong Man
Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Compa…
1894
Sioux Ghost Dance
From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here sho…
1894
The Barber Shop
“Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a…
1894
The Boxing Cats
"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to…
The Cock Fight
Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in th…
1894
The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
A referee and five fans (including a waiter in his apron) look on as two young men box. Th…
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by th…
1894
Trained Bears
Bears that are trained.
1894
Wrestling Match
Early short film.
A West Indian Woman Bathing a Baby
Directed by W.K.L Dickson.
1895
Billy Edwards and the Unknown
Former lightweight boxer Billy Edwards, now a trainer and writer of the sport, takes on a…
1895
Danse serpentine (Annabelle)
In a long, diaphanous skirt, held out by her hands with arms extended, Broadway dancer Ann…
1895
James Grundy, Buck and Wing
A short of Mr. Grundy dancing. He's a Black man in a jockey outfit and there's someone in…
1895
New Blacksmith Shop
Four men at work in a forge. The uses hammers and and anvil to beat metal.
1895
Robetta and Doretto, No. 1
Scene represents section of the interior of a Chinese Opium Den.
1896
A Watermelon Feast
An African American family eats watermelons.
1896
American Falls from Goat Island
The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. Th…
1896
American Falls from Luna Island
The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. Th…
1896
Annabelle in Flag Dance
Sandow and Peerless Annabelle were the first performers filmed by the new American Mutosco…
1896
Awakening of Rip
Dancing Darkies
"A company of little darkies showing off their paces to the music of the banjo."
1896
Exit of Rip and the Dwarf
A series of short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson which chronicle…