William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1894
    The Boxing Cats

    The Boxing Cats

    The Boxing Cats

    5.8981894HD

    "A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh." (by Edison Films)

    The Boxing Cats
  • 1892
    A Hand Shake

    A Hand Shake

    A Hand Shake

    3.51892HD

    William K.L. Dickson and William Heise shake hands in this early experimental film.

    A Hand Shake
  • 1898
    Pope Leo XIII Carried through the Vatican Loggia on His Way to the Sistine Chapel

    Pope Leo XIII Carried through the Vatican Loggia on His Way to the Sistine Chapel

    Pope Leo XIII Carried through the Vatican Loggia on His Way to the Sistine Chapel

    31898HD

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

    Pope Leo XIII Carried through the Vatican Loggia on His Way to the Sistine Chapel
  • 1894
    Rats and Terrier No. 3

    Rats and Terrier No. 3

    Rats and Terrier No. 3

    11894HD

    Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

    Rats and Terrier No. 3
  • 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
  • 1896
    Exit of Rip and the Dwarf

    Exit of Rip and the Dwarf

    Exit of Rip and the Dwarf

    4.1031896HD

    A series of short black and white films from director William K.L. Dickson which chronicle the adventures of Rip Van Winkle.

    Exit of Rip and the Dwarf
  • 1894
    The Barber Shop

    The Barber Shop

    The Barber Shop

    4.91894HD

    “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
  • 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
  • 1894
    Caicedo (with Pole)

    Caicedo (with Pole)

    Caicedo (with Pole)

    61894HD

    King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.

    Caicedo (with Pole)
  • 1898
    The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade

    The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade

    The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade

    01898HD

    A parade in the Vatican.

    The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade
  • 1894
    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    3.11894HD

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

    Chinese Opium Den
  • 1896
    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle

    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle

    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle

    5.31896HD

    Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs her popular serpentine dance routine. She twirls around, and as she does so, she uses her long skirts to create a...

    Serpentine Dances by Annabelle
  • 1894
    Annie Oakley

    Annie Oakley

    Annie Oakley

    61894HD

    Annie Oakley was probably the most famous marksman/woman in the world when this short clip was produced in Edison's Black Maria studio in West...

    Annie Oakley
  • 1894
    Bucking Broncho

    Bucking Broncho

    Bucking Broncho

    4.3211894HD

    Lee Martin, one of the cowboy stars in 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West', rides a bronco as a crowd looks on. While the horse is trying to throw Martin off...

    Bucking Broncho
  • 1896
    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow

    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow

    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow

    4.211896HD

    Rip Leaving Sleepy Hollow
  • 1894
    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

    4.8651894HD

    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...

    Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
  • 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
  • 1897
    Crissie Sheridan

    Crissie Sheridan

    Crissie Sheridan

    4.81897HD

    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
  • 1896
    Awakening of Rip

    Awakening of Rip

    Awakening of Rip

    4.11896HD

    Awakening of Rip
  • 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