William K.L. Dickson Movie Trailers
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Buffalo Bill Trailer (1894)
17 June 1894
The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.
The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight Trailer (1894)
02 October 1894
A referee and five fans (including a waiter in his apron) look on as two young men box. The dark-haired, slightly taller boxer throws a right and the light-haired smaller one goes down; but he's up before the referee starts counting.
Ten Pickaninnies Trailer (1908)
02 October 1908
Imagine ten pickaninnies turned loose and on mischief bent. Farmer catches one leaving but Nine. Nine Happy Snowballs on a Swing elate.
McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio Trailer (1896)
01 September 1896
“This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley's lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his Secretary, who hands him a telegram, which he reads with apparent satisfaction.
Mlle. Capitaine Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Mlle. Capitaine, the noted trapezist, performs daring feats on the flying bar. An early Edison short directed by W.
Horse Shoeing Trailer (1893)
01 January 1893
One of the pictures to be seen in the machine, for example, was that of a blacksmith shop in which two men were working, one shoeing a horse, the other heating iron at the forge.
Japanese Dancers Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.
Little Egypt Trailer (1896)
01 March 1896
"A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America.
Duel to the Death Trailer (1898)
05 August 1898
This Victorian duel between knife-wielding women was taken from an existing stage production, thought to be the Drury Lane theatre melodrama 'Women and Wine'.
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show” Trailer (1894)
16 May 1894
“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.
Blacksmith Scene Trailer (1893)
08 May 1893
Three men hammer on an anvil and pass a bottle of beer around. Notable for being the first film in which a scene is being acted out.
Les Parisiennes Trailer (1897)
04 March 1897
A fascinating, up-to-date dancing diversion by four pretty girls in stunning costumes.
Scheveningen, Dutch Fishing Boats Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
Sailors disembarking on the beach in Scheveningen, Netherlands. Shot on 68 mm Mutoscope-Biograph.
Annie Oakley Trailer (1894)
01 November 1894
A short Edison Black Maria studio film featuring famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley, known as “Little Sure Shot.
Glenroy Bros., No. 2 Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete".
Chinese Opium Den Trailer (1894)
16 October 1894
Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.
Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze Trailer (1894)
09 January 1894
A man (Thomas Edison's assistant) takes a pinch of snuff and sneezes. This is one of the earliest Thomas Edison films and was the second motion picture to be copyrighted in the United States.
Buffalo Dance Trailer (1894)
23 September 1894
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Billy Edwards and the Unknown Trailer (1895)
30 January 1895
Former lightweight boxer Billy Edwards, now a trainer and writer of the sport, takes on a challenger named Warwick in an exhibition match.
Bucking Broncho Trailer (1894)
16 October 1894
Lee Martin, one of the cowboy stars in 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West', rides a bronco as a crowd looks on.
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph Trailer (1894)
17 November 1894
This fight consists of six rounds, each round on a film 150 feet long. It's an actual contest between James J.
Dickson Experimental Sound Film Trailer (1894)
31 August 1894
William K.L. Dickson plays the violin while two men dance. This is the oldest surviving sound film where sound is recorded on the phonograph.
Coronation of Queen Wilhelmina of Holland (No. 1) Trailer (1898)
06 September 1898
Carriages carrying Queen Wilhelmina arrive in Amsterdam
From War to Peace: First Departure of S.S. 'St. Louis' from Southampton Trailer (1898)
05 November 1898
The SS 'St. Louis' departs from Southampton Docks
The Barber Shop Trailer (1894)
01 January 1894
“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 laugh.
Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud Trailer (1891)
01 January 1891
Lost film from 1891, directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise. The film stars Fred C. Devonald and James C.
Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing) Trailer (1894)
05 October 1894
The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete", which depicts a boxer with a classic style trying to contend with an opponent who uses a very unorthodox approach.
The Boxing Cats (Prof. Welton's) Trailer (1894)
16 July 1894
"A glove contest between trained cats. A very comical and amusing subject, and is sure to create a great laugh.
Band Drill Trailer (1894)
28 November 1894
A scene from Charles Hoyt's 'A Milk White Flag': A brass band marches out, led by bandmaster Steele Ayers.
Dickson Greeting Trailer (1891)
20 May 1891
William K.L. Dickson brings his hat from his one hand to the other and moves his head slightly, as a small nod toward the audience.
Serpentine Dance by Annabelle Trailer (1896)
17 September 1896
Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs her popular serpentine dance routine. She twirls around, and as she does so, she uses her long skirts to create a variety of patterns.
Carmencita Trailer (1894)
14 March 1894
The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States.
Duncan Smoking Trailer (1891)
01 January 1891
Unfound film from 1891, directed by William K.L. Dickson and William Heise. The film stars James C. Duncan.
Wrestling Trailer (1892)
01 January 1892
A lost film, directed by William K.L. Dickson about two men wrestling.
James Grundy, Buck and Wing Trailer (1895)
24 January 1895
A short of Mr. Grundy dancing. He's a Black man in a jockey outfit and there's someone in a horse costume dancing next to him.
Nabbed by the Nipper Trailer (1902)
22 June 1902
Match boy saves mother and baby from drunken husband.
Hadj Cheriff Trailer (1894)
05 October 1894
Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio.
Danse serpentine (Annabelle) Trailer (1895)
01 April 1895
In a long, diaphanous skirt, held out by her hands with arms extended, Broadway dancer Annabelle Moore performs.
Rip's Toast to Hudson Trailer (1896)
30 September 1896
Rip Van Winkle drinks with mysterious mountain men.
Charge of the French Cuirassiers – Paris Trailer (1897)
08 September 1897
After launching production in London Dickson traveled to the Continent; the first stop was Paris, where this restaging of a familiar Lumière subject was made.
The Boulevard of Scheveningen Trailer (1898)
28 January 1898
The boulevard in front of the Kurhaus, with pedestrians and a terrace.
Leonard-Cushing Fight Trailer (1894)
14 June 1894
In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters swing roundhouse blows at each other.
Caicedo (with Pole) Trailer (1894)
25 July 1894
King of the slack wire. His daring feats of balancing as he performs his thrilling feats in midair show that he is perfectly at home.
His Holiness Pope Leo XIII Trailer (1898)
01 July 1898
From Wikipedia: Sua Santità papa Leone XIII (Italian for "His Holiness Pope Leo XIII") is an 1898 short film directed by William Kennedy Dickson for the Biograph Company and is one of the first existing films shot in the Kingdom of Italy.
Sioux Ghost Dance Trailer (1894)
24 September 1894
From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here shown, the dancers being genuine Sioux Indians, in full war paint and war costumes.