William K.L. Dickson Movies

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

“This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley's lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his...

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...

James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.

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

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

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

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

The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896,...

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...

The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.

Film shot by W.K.L. Dickson at Maidenhead Junction, 1898.

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...

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

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,...

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...