William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1898
    Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii

    Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii

    Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii

    31898HD

    A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of...

    Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii
  • 1895
    Robetta and Doretto, No. 1

    Robetta and Doretto, No. 1

    Robetta and Doretto, No. 1

    1.41895HD

    Scene represents section of the interior of a Chinese Opium Den.

    Robetta and Doretto, No. 1
  • 1898
    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

    41898HD

    Filmmaker WKL Dickson, one-time right hand man to Thomas Edison, the 'Wizard of Menlo Park', here captures an even greater eminence, Pope Leo XIII....

    Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage
  • 1899
    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton

    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton

    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton

    3.31899HD

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

    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton
  • 1898
    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton

    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton

    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton

    61898HD

    The SS 'St. Louis' departs from Southampton Docks

    From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton
  • 1896
    Little Egypt

    Little Egypt

    Little Egypt

    2.31896HD

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

    Little Egypt
  • 1895
    New Blacksmith Shop

    New Blacksmith Shop

    New Blacksmith Shop

    3.71895HD

    Four men at work in a forge. The uses hammers and and anvil to beat metal.

    New Blacksmith Shop
  • 1900
    Four Warships in Rough Seas

    Four Warships in Rough Seas

    Four Warships in Rough Seas

    7.51900HD

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

    Four Warships in Rough Seas
  • 1897
    Crissie Sheridan

    Crissie Sheridan

    Crissie Sheridan

    4.5771897HD

    A woman in a white gown performs a skirt dance, using her arms to produce circles and other patterns within the folds of her costume. Her legs and...

    Crissie Sheridan
  • 1897
    Has He Hit Me?

    Has He Hit Me?

    Has He Hit Me?

    1.51897HD

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

    Has He Hit Me?
  • 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
  • 1892
    Wrestling

    Wrestling

    Wrestling

    2.91892HD

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

    Wrestling
  • 1896
    View on Boulevard, New York City

    View on Boulevard, New York City

    View on Boulevard, New York City

    41896HD

    Taken in 1896 on the Boulevard (upper Broadway) on the occasion of a bicycle parade in the heyday of the wheeling craze. Old-fashioned horse cars...

    View on Boulevard, New York City
  • 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
  • 1892
    Man on Parallel Bars

    Man on Parallel Bars

    Man on Parallel Bars

    2.61892HD

    Lost film directed by William K.L. Dickson. Presented by Edison Manufacturing Company.

    Man on Parallel Bars
  • 1894
    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    1.31894HD

    Edison short.

    Rat Killing
  • 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
  • 1896
    American Falls from Luna Island

    American Falls from Luna Island

    American Falls from Luna Island

    01896HD

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

    American Falls from Luna Island
  • 1894
    Buffalo Bill

    Buffalo Bill

    Buffalo Bill

    1.71894HD

    The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.

    Buffalo Bill
  • 1899
    Launch of the 'Oceanic'

    Launch of the 'Oceanic'

    Launch of the 'Oceanic'

    81899HD

    "A magnificent picture of the launching of the 'Oceanic,' which up to that time was the largest vessel ever floated. The view is taken from a pier...

    Launch of the 'Oceanic'