William K.L. Dickson Movies

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

Bears that are trained.

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,...

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

Short shot of the Bridge of Sighs in Venice with gondoliers

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

Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...

Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.

Champion Lasso Thrower Vicente Oropeza (aka. Vincente Ore Passo/Bisento Orapeso/Vincenti Orapazza) shows his skills.

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

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

Dan Leno and his wife celebrating the anniversary of their wedding day.

Black hooded pallbearers carry a coffin in a funeral procession in front of onlookers.

Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife...

Film produced by William K. Dickson’s British Mutoscope and Biograph Company.

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...