24 October 1897 Factual 1 mins
A woman in a white gown performs a skirt dance, using her arms to produce circles and other patterns within the folds of her costume. Her legs and feet appear to be bare. (Library of Congress)
Watch the official Crissie Sheridan 1897 trailer in HD below.
Crissie Sheridan as Herself
William K.L. Dickson Director
Serpentine Dance in National Colors Trailer
The Gaiety Girls Dancing Trailer
United States 24 October 1897
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SUMMARY A woman in a white gown performs a skirt dance using her arms to produce circles and other patterns within the folds of her costume. Her legs and ...
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