William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1892
    Fencing

    Fencing

    Fencing

    3.41892HD

    Early Edison short showing two men fencing.

    Fencing
  • 1898
    The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)

    The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)

    The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)

    01898HD

    Queen Vilhelminas coronation.

    The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
  • 1894
    Fire Rescue Scene

    Fire Rescue Scene

    Fire Rescue Scene

    5.1361894HD

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

    Fire Rescue Scene
  • 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
  • 1894
    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    4.31894HD

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

    Imperial Japanese Dance
  • 1894
    Band Drill

    Band Drill

    Band Drill

    3.41894HD

    A scene from Charles Hoyt's 'A Milk White Flag': A brass band marches out, led by bandmaster Steele Ayers. When Ayers reaches his position, he turns...

    Band Drill
  • 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
  • 1896
    Rip's Toast

    Rip's Toast

    Rip's Toast

    4.21896HD

    Rip's Toast
  • 1894
    Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph

    Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph

    Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph

    51894HD

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

    Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
  • 1897
    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

    2.51897HD

    Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds...

    Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House
  • 1894
    The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”

    The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”

    The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”

    41894HD

    “A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”

    The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
  • 1894
    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    2.81894HD

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

    Chinese Opium Den
  • 1894
    The Cock Fight

    The Cock Fight

    The Cock Fight

    3.7811894HD

    Two gamecocks fight in the Edison Company film studio. This feature was remade later in the same year, with additional detail added.

    The Cock Fight
  • 1896
    McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio

    McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio

    McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio

    4.11896HD

    “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...

    McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio
  • 1899
    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899

    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899

    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899

    01899HD

    [DUPLICATE of the other 'Panoramic View of Frere Camp']

    Panoramic View of Frere Camp Taken from the Front of an Armoured Train, November 29th, 1899
  • 1894
    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    5.1741894HD

    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...

    Leonard-Cushing Fight
  • 1894
    Glenroy Bros., No. 2

    Glenroy Bros., No. 2

    Glenroy Bros., No. 2

    4.81894HD

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

    Glenroy Bros., No. 2
  • 1894
    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    3.71894HD

    An athlete demonstrating various poses.

    Athlete with Wand
  • 1896
    Rip Van Winkle

    Rip Van Winkle

    Rip Van Winkle

    4.11896HD

    An abridged version of the tale of Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, who wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where...

    Rip Van Winkle
  • 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