William Heise Movies

This single camera position film shows an officer and six enlisted men of the army as they demonstrate the assembly drill of a gatling gun. See also:...

Views of Buffalo Bills Wild West Show.

James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney meet in a boxing exhibition.

“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”

Four men at work in a forge. The uses hammers and and anvil to beat metal.

"Beautiful water effects at Haines' Falls, a most picturesque and charming mountain cataract. The wild and rugged surroundings are very impressive.

"Firemen in working uniform, rubber coats, helmets, and boots. Thrilling rescue from burning building. Smoke effects are fine." - from the Edison...

Director: William Heise Production Company: Edison Manufacturing Company Country: USA

"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh." (by Edison Films)

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...

An athlete demonstrating various poses.

A young boy dances on a table top.

"Two men, with hands tied, are eating huckleberry pies for a wager, direct from the plates. Their faces and shirts are clean when they start. Extra...

Samoan Islanders from Barnum & Bailey's Circus perform a dance.

“Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a paper by attendant, who points out a joke; both...

The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.

The famous show makes a parade.

Shows ten horses hitched to fashionable carts driven past the judges and grandstand to show their style, action and high-stepping movements. Among...

The famous show makes a parade.

Two gamecocks are fighting inside a wire cage, while two spectators look on in the background. The two men agree to make a bet on the outcome. One of...