William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1897
    Firing the Maxim Gun

    Firing the Maxim Gun

    Firing the Maxim Gun

    51897HD

    "Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns.

    Firing the Maxim Gun
  • 1894
    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    Imperial Japanese Dance

    4.261894HD

    A charming representation of the Mikado dance by three beautiful Japanese ladies in full costume. Very effective when colored.

    Imperial Japanese Dance
  • 1898
    Duel to the Death

    Duel to the Death

    Duel to the Death

    2.31898HD

    This Victorian duel between knife-wielding women was taken from an existing stage production, thought to be the Drury Lane theatre melodrama 'Women...

    Duel to the Death
  • 1897
    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    Place de la Concorde

    61897HD

    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...

    Place de la Concorde
  • 1899
    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton

    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton

    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton

    3.31899HD

    Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the...

    General Buller Embarking on the 'Dunottar Castle' at Southampton
  • 1894
    Rats and Weasel

    Rats and Weasel

    Rats and Weasel

    11894HD

    Sequel to the Rats and Terrier series

    Rats and Weasel
  • 1894
    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    Leonard-Cushing Fight

    5.1461894HD

    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...

    Leonard-Cushing Fight
  • 1896
    View on Boulevard, New York City

    View on Boulevard, New York City

    View on Boulevard, New York City

    41896HD

    Taken in 1896 on the Boulevard (upper Broadway) on the occasion of a bicycle parade in the heyday of the wheeling craze. Old-fashioned horse cars...

    View on Boulevard, New York City
  • 1897
    Charge of the French Cuirassiers – Paris

    Charge of the French Cuirassiers – Paris

    Charge of the French Cuirassiers – Paris

    01897HD

    After launching production in London Dickson traveled to the Continent; the first stop was Paris, where this restaging of a familiar Lumière...

    Charge of the French Cuirassiers – Paris
  • 1894
    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    Trained Bears

    1.51894HD

    Bears that are trained.

    Trained Bears
  • 1899
    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton

    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton

    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton

    11899HD

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

    The Landing of Savage South Africa at Southampton
  • 1894
    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    Athlete with Wand

    3.81894HD

    An athlete demonstrating various poses.

    Athlete with Wand
  • 1898
    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse

    01898HD

    "The Worthing Station is some distance from the shore, and whenever there is a wreck the life-boat is dragged to the scene on a huge truck drawn by...

    Launch of the Worthing Lifeboat Emerging from the Boathouse
  • 1899
    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso

    01899HD

    Close shot of 4.7" naval gun pointing to the left with group of British naval ratings standing around it. The gun fires and the men run up to reload,...

    Naval Guns Firing at Colenso
  • 1894
    Wrestling Match

    Wrestling Match

    Wrestling Match

    21894HD

    Early short film.

    Wrestling Match
  • 1897
    Changing Guard (Berlin)

    Changing Guard (Berlin)

    Changing Guard (Berlin)

    61897HD

    Military in Germany.

    Changing Guard (Berlin)
  • 1898
    Pope Leo XIII Walking at Twilight, No. 1

    Pope Leo XIII Walking at Twilight, No. 1

    Pope Leo XIII Walking at Twilight, No. 1

    01898HD

    The pope taking a twilight walk.

    Pope Leo XIII Walking at Twilight, No. 1
  • 1900
    Brook Trout Fishing

    Brook Trout Fishing

    Brook Trout Fishing

    4.51900HD

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

    Brook Trout Fishing
  • 1894
    Caicedo (with Pole)

    Caicedo (with Pole)

    Caicedo (with Pole)

    61894HD

    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.

    Caicedo (with Pole)
  • 1898
    Venice, harbour scene with gondolas

    Venice, harbour scene with gondolas

    Venice, harbour scene with gondolas

    61898HD

    Many gondolas in Venice harbour with a fishing boat in the background

    Venice, harbour scene with gondolas