William K.L. Dickson Movies

  • 1894
    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    Rat Killing

    2.71894HD

    Edison short.

    Rat Killing
  • 1902
    An Obstinate Cork

    An Obstinate Cork

    An Obstinate Cork

    4.81902HD

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

    An Obstinate Cork
  • 1898
    Dutch Fishing Boats

    Dutch Fishing Boats

    Dutch Fishing Boats

    6.51898HD

    Dutch Fishing Boats
  • 1900
    English Nell

    English Nell

    English Nell

    01900HD

    Scene from the second act of The Prince of Wales Theatre production.

    English Nell
  • 1890
    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    Monkeyshines, No. 3

    3.41890HD

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

    Monkeyshines, No. 3
  • 1896
    Little Egypt

    Little Egypt

    Little Egypt

    3.51896HD

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

    Little Egypt
  • 1894
    Wrestling Match

    Wrestling Match

    Wrestling Match

    3.21894HD

    Early short film.

    Wrestling Match
  • 1894
    Annabelle Sun Dance

    Annabelle Sun Dance

    Annabelle Sun Dance

    4.71894HD

    Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film

    Annabelle Sun Dance
  • 1896
    Dancing Darkies

    Dancing Darkies

    Dancing Darkies

    4.81896HD

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

    Dancing Darkies
  • 1897
    Les Parisiennes

    Les Parisiennes

    Les Parisiennes

    4.81897HD

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

    Les Parisiennes
  • 1900
    Brook Trout Fishing

    Brook Trout Fishing

    Brook Trout Fishing

    5.31900HD

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

    Brook Trout Fishing
  • 1894
    Mexican Knife Duel

    Mexican Knife Duel

    Mexican Knife Duel

    1.41894HD

    Two Mexican men duel with knives.

    Mexican Knife Duel
  • 1898
    Military Exercise - Aldershot

    Military Exercise - Aldershot

    Military Exercise - Aldershot

    01898HD

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

    Military Exercise - Aldershot
  • 1897
    Changing Guard (Berlin)

    Changing Guard (Berlin)

    Changing Guard (Berlin)

    81897HD

    Military in Germany.

    Changing Guard (Berlin)
  • 1895
    New Blacksmith Shop

    New Blacksmith Shop

    New Blacksmith Shop

    41895HD

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

    New Blacksmith Shop
  • 1899
    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam

    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam

    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam

    41899HD

    Part of the 'Giant Postcards' series, a filmed entr'acte screened during the play 'De Nieuwe Prikkel' by August Reyding. Camilla and Roland take the...

    Catching the Ferry in Amsterdam
  • 1894
    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    Chinese Opium Den

    2.81894HD

    Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.

    Chinese Opium Den
  • 1896
    Sound Money Parade

    Sound Money Parade

    Sound Money Parade

    81896HD

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

    Sound Money Parade
  • 1907
    Mr. Hurry-up

    Mr. Hurry-up

    Mr. Hurry-up

    5.81907HD

    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...

    Mr. Hurry-up
  • 1900
    Warships at Sunset

    Warships at Sunset

    Warships at Sunset

    6.31900HD

    A single shot of a fleet of warships at sea, with a sunset sky superimposed from another sequence to complete the effect.

    Warships at Sunset