William K.L. Dickson Movies

"This picture was taken from the front of a rapidly moving launch through one of the most beautiful stretches of the Grand Canal, showing many...

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

"A magnificent picture of the launching of the 'Oceanic,' which up to that time was the largest vessel ever floated. The view is taken from a pier...

"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...

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

This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditional dress, seated in deliberation as Buffalo Bill...

Early Edison film.

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

A British Mutoscope & Biograph production.

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...

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

During Queen Vilhelminas coronation.

Military subjects were consistent crowd-pleasers, and this film showing a near fatal accident was especially popular.

Sequel to the Rats and Terrier series

Young people dance the Tarantella

Film by W.K.L. Dickson; Rounding a bend in the track, we behold Windsor Castle.

Carriages carrying Queen Wilhelmina arrive in Amsterdam

Windmills along the River Zaan.

Phantom train ride along the French Riviera in Monte Carlo, Monaco

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