William K.L. Dickson Movies

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

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...

Mlle. Capitaine, the noted trapezist, performs daring feats on the flying bar. An early Edison short directed by W.K.L. Dickson, distinct from the...

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...

Tracking shot across a bay showing a large number of fishing boats.

Muskoka Lake District, Canada. Beautiful picture, showing a man casting a fly, getting a strike, and landing the trout.

Military in Germany.

William K.L. Dickson and William Heise shake hands in this early experimental film.

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

Two Mexican men duel with knives.

Early short film.

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

Two men box while standing on their hands

"A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America."

An athlete demonstrating various poses.

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

An amusing picture showing a quarrel between an elderly husband and his young wife, and a joyful reconciliation.

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

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

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...