William K.L. Dickson Movies

"A fascinating, up-to-date dancing diversion by four pretty girls in stunning costumes."

Eugen Sandow, who claims to be the strongest man in the world, appears in the Edison Company's film studio.

"An interesting picture of the great inter-collegiate eight-oared boat race of 1899. The picture is taken from the judge's boat, and shows the start...

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

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...

Film shot by W.K.L. Dickson at Maidenhead Junction, 1898.

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

Sailors practice rescuing someone who's fallen overboard.

A group of monks in procession carrying a large crucifix in Vatican City, 1898.

Two Mexican men duel with knives.

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

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

Early short film.

Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.

Sequel to Rats and Terrier No. 2

Young people dance the Tarantella

Former lightweight boxer Billy Edwards, now a trainer and writer of the sport, takes on a challenger named Warwick in an exhibition match. The match...

This scene of an African-American woman vigorously scrubbing a black baby was immensely popular with early audiences, and was featured on...

Two men box while standing on their hands

A very amusing picture, showing a crowd of children and old folks disporting on a sand hill in one of the big public parks of Berlin. This picture is...