William K.L. Dickson Movies

"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."

"In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."

The boulevard in front of the Kurhaus, with pedestrians and a terrace.

A group of monks in procession carrying a large crucifix in Vatican City, 1898.

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

A moving tour through lively turn-of-the-century Southampton.

A parade in the Vatican.

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 is scheduled for five rounds of 20 seconds each. A large crowd has gathered behind the ring to watch the fight.

Single panning shot of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta.

The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896, while Dickson and Bitzer were filming McKinley and the Empire State Express.

Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films made for Edison's kinetoscopes.

"A magnificent picture of the launching of the 'Oceanic,' which up to that time was the largest vessel ever floated. The view is taken from a pier out over the water; the vessel coming stern on towards the camera and passing it by. A tremendous wave is thrown among the spectators crowded at the...

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)

A camera sits on top of a moving train, providing a panoramic view of Ealing (western London) as the train moves.

Queen Vilhelmina greeting the crowds after the coronation.

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

"Many spectators who have viewed this picture on the Biograph have insisted that they have experienced the pangs of seasickness. The picture was taken from the deck of one tug which was tumbling and tossing in the immense rollers, while the tug that was being photographed was similarly affected. At...

An athlete demonstrating various poses.

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