William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 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
    A Bar Room Scene

    A Bar Room Scene

    A Bar Room Scene

    4.21894HD

    "Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."

    A Bar Room Scene
  • 1997
    Annabelle Dances and Dances

    Annabelle Dances and Dances

    Annabelle Dances and Dances

    41997HD

    A remix of Dickson's Annabelle Butterfly Dance with a modern score.

    Annabelle Dances and Dances
  • 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

    4.51899HD

    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
  • 1891
    Newark athlete. [No. 2]

    Newark athlete. [No. 2]

    Newark athlete. [No. 2]

    3.51891HD

    Experimental film made with the Edison-Dickson-Heise experimental horizontal-feed kinetograph camera and viewer, using 3/4-inch wide film. Film...

    Newark athlete. [No. 2]
  • 1896
    Rip's Toast

    Rip's Toast

    Rip's Toast

    4.31896HD

    Rip's Toast
  • 1898
    Panoramic View of the Vegetable Market at Venice

    Panoramic View of the Vegetable Market at Venice

    Panoramic View of the Vegetable Market at Venice

    71898HD

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

    Panoramic View of the Vegetable Market at Venice
  • 1899
    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton

    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton

    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton

    5.51899HD

    Members of the 'Savage South Africa' troupe at Southampton Docks. The film shows a group of Africans (Zulus) in full tribal attire at Southampton...

    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton
  • 1902
    An Obstinate Cork

    An Obstinate Cork

    An Obstinate Cork

    4.81902HD

    Dan Leno and his wife celebrating the anniversary of their wedding day.

    An Obstinate Cork
  • 1897
    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    6.71897HD

    A beautiful view of one of the most celebrated spots in the French capital. A magnificent fountain is playing in the background of the picture, and...

    Place de la Concorde
  • 1902
    Rudge-Whitworth – Britain’s Best Bicycle

    Rudge-Whitworth – Britain’s Best Bicycle

    Rudge-Whitworth – Britain’s Best Bicycle

    6.51902HD

    This advertisement shows a happy woman with her bicycle. A man rides up, sweaty from exertion, for his bike is much heavier than the woman's superior...

    Rudge-Whitworth – Britain’s Best Bicycle
  • 1894
    Rats and Terrier No. 3

    Rats and Terrier No. 3

    Rats and Terrier No. 3

    1.31894HD

    Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

    Rats and Terrier No. 3
  • 1894
    Ruth Dennis

    Ruth Dennis

    Ruth Dennis

    3.51894HD

    "Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."

    Ruth Dennis
  • 1908
    Ten Pickaninnies

    Ten Pickaninnies

    Ten Pickaninnies

    4.31908HD

    Imagine ten pickaninnies turned loose and on mischief bent. Farmer catches one leaving but Nine. Nine Happy Snowballs on a Swing elate. One gets...

    Ten Pickaninnies
  • 1896
    Rip's Toast to Hudson

    Rip's Toast to Hudson

    Rip's Toast to Hudson

    4.51896HD

    Rip Van Winkle drinks with mysterious mountain men.

    Rip's Toast to Hudson
  • 1898
    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    91898HD

    "The Worthing Station is some distance from the shore, and whenever there is a wreck the life-boat is dragged to the scene on a huge truck drawn by...

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse
  • 1894
    Bucking Broncho

    Bucking Broncho

    Bucking Broncho

    4.51894HD

    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
  • 1894
    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    5.31894HD

    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
    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    41894HD

    An athlete demonstrating various poses.

    Athlete with Wand
  • 1898
    Mills from the Zaanstreek

    Mills from the Zaanstreek

    Mills from the Zaanstreek

    71898HD

    Windmills along the River Zaan.

    Mills from the Zaanstreek