William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1898
    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia

    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia

    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia

    4.51898HD

    Black hooded pallbearers carry a coffin in a funeral procession in front of onlookers.

    Funeral Procession of the Misericordia
  • 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

    11899HD

    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
  • 1895
    James Grundy, Buck and Wing

    James Grundy, Buck and Wing

    James Grundy, Buck and Wing

    1.51895HD

    A short of Mr. Grundy dancing. He's a Black man in a jockey outfit and there's someone in a horse costume dancing next to him.

    James Grundy, Buck and Wing
  • 1900
    Tram Journey through Southampton

    Tram Journey through Southampton

    Tram Journey through Southampton

    6.51900HD

    A moving tour through lively turn-of-the-century Southampton.

    Tram Journey through Southampton
  • 1898
    Pelicans at the Zoo

    Pelicans at the Zoo

    Pelicans at the Zoo

    11898HD

    Pelicans being released for feeding into their enclosure at London Zoological Gardens.

    Pelicans at the Zoo
  • 1898
    Me and My Two Friends

    Me and My Two Friends

    Me and My Two Friends

    5.51898HD

    A sweet little girl is seated in the bow of a life-boat feeding crackers to a magnificent St. Bernard dog, while a tabby cat dozes and blinks at her...

    Me and My Two Friends
  • 1899
    Amann, the Great Impersonator

    Amann, the Great Impersonator

    Amann, the Great Impersonator

    31899HD

    "In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."

    Amann, the Great Impersonator
  • 1896
    Dancing Darkies

    Dancing Darkies

    Dancing Darkies

    4.81896HD

    "A company of little darkies showing off their paces to the music of the banjo."

    Dancing Darkies
  • 1901
    Panorama of Ealing from a Moving Tram

    Panorama of Ealing from a Moving Tram

    Panorama of Ealing from a Moving Tram

    4.31901HD

    A camera sits on top of a moving train, providing a panoramic view of Ealing (western London) as the train moves.

    Panorama of Ealing from a Moving Tram
  • 1898
    Duel to the Death

    Duel to the Death

    Duel to the Death

    71898HD

    This Victorian duel between knife-wielding women was taken from an existing stage production, thought to be the Drury Lane theatre melodrama 'Women...

    Duel to the Death
  • 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
  • 1896
    Sound Money Parade

    Sound Money Parade

    Sound Money Parade

    01896HD

    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
  • 1894
    Fred Ott Holding a Bird

    Fred Ott Holding a Bird

    Fred Ott Holding a Bird

    01894HD

    Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.

    Fred Ott Holding a Bird
  • 1900
    Bloemfontein: Unfurling the Flag

    Bloemfontein: Unfurling the Flag

    Bloemfontein: Unfurling the Flag

    51900HD

    Recovering from a severe illness (likely typhoid), W.K.L. Dickson received word from London that the audience's enthusiasm for the military was...

    Bloemfontein: Unfurling the Flag
  • 1898
    His Holiness Pope Leo XIII

    His Holiness Pope Leo XIII

    His Holiness Pope Leo XIII

    51898HD

    From Wikipedia: Sua Santità papa Leone XIII (Italian for "His Holiness Pope Leo XIII") is an 1898 short film directed by William Kennedy...

    His Holiness Pope Leo XIII
  • 1898
    Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)

    Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)

    Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)

    01898HD

    Parade of guards during Queen Wilhelminas coronation.

    Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)
  • 1896
    Annabelle in Flag Dance

    Annabelle in Flag Dance

    Annabelle in Flag Dance

    11896HD

    Sandow and Peerless Annabelle were the first performers filmed by the new American Mutoscope Co. Annabelle reprised her Butterfly Dance and several...

    Annabelle in Flag Dance
  • 1898
    Corpus Christi Procession, Orvieto

    Corpus Christi Procession, Orvieto

    Corpus Christi Procession, Orvieto

    21898HD

    Reenactment of Jesus Christ with his cross.

    Corpus Christi Procession, Orvieto
  • 1897
    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    61897HD

    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
  • 1899
    Away Aloft

    Away Aloft

    Away Aloft

    41899HD

    Sailors clamber up the rigging. Filmed at Portsmouth.

    Away Aloft