William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1907
    Mr. Hurry-up

    Mr. Hurry-up

    Mr. Hurry-up

    5.81907HD

    Mr. Hurry-Up gets dressed in a rush, and then races down to breakfast. After a few quick bites and a couple gulps of coffee, he races out the door...

    Mr. Hurry-up
  • 1894
    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    4.61894HD

    A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...

    Imperial Japanese Dance
  • 1894
    Carmencita

    Carmencita

    Carmencita

    5.21894HD

    The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United...

    Carmencita
  • 1894
    Highland Dance

    Highland Dance

    Highland Dance

    2.61894HD

    Early Edison film.

    Highland Dance
  • 1900
    English Nell

    English Nell

    English Nell

    01900HD

    Scene from the second act of The Prince of Wales Theatre production.

    English Nell
  • 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
    Sound Money Parade

    Sound Money Parade

    Sound Money Parade

    81896HD

    A "gigantic demonstration of the Business Men's Republican and Sound Money Association" on 10/31/1896, opposing "Free Silver" Democrats in the...

    Sound Money Parade
  • 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
  • 1898
    Dutch Fishing Boats

    Dutch Fishing Boats

    Dutch Fishing Boats

    6.51898HD

    Dutch Fishing Boats
  • 1900
    Warships at Sunset

    Warships at Sunset

    Warships at Sunset

    6.31900HD

    A single shot of a fleet of warships at sea, with a sunset sky superimposed from another sequence to complete the effect.

    Warships at Sunset
  • 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
  • 1899
    Man Overboard!

    Man Overboard!

    Man Overboard!

    81899HD

    Sailors practice rescuing someone who's fallen overboard.

    Man Overboard!
  • 1899
    Upside Down Boxers

    Upside Down Boxers

    Upside Down Boxers

    6.31899HD

    Two men box while standing on their hands

    Upside Down Boxers
  • 1899
    In the Friedrichstrasse

    In the Friedrichstrasse

    In the Friedrichstrasse

    81899HD

    The busy Frederick Street in Berlin.

    In the Friedrichstrasse
  • 1894
    Ruth Dennis

    Ruth Dennis

    Ruth Dennis

    3.51894HD

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

    Ruth Dennis
  • 1894
    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    2.81894HD

    Bears that are trained.

    Trained Bears
  • 1890
    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    3.41890HD

    Experimental film that follows up on the results of "Monkeyshines, No. 1" and "Monkeyshines, No. 2". Once again, an Edison company worker moves...

    Monkeyshines, No. 3
  • 1894
    Boxing Match

    Boxing Match

    Boxing Match

    4.81894HD

    Boxing Match
  • 1894
    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    2.71894HD

    Edison short.

    Rat Killing
  • 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