William K.L. Dickson Movies

Sailors clamber up the rigging. Filmed at Portsmouth.

Film shot by W.K.L. Dickson at Maidenhead Junction, 1898.

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

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...

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

Edison short.

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...

The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896,...

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

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

“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...

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

Sailors practice rescuing someone who's fallen overboard.

Early short film.

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

Lost film directed by William K.L. Dickson. Presented by Edison Manufacturing Company.

Strong-man Eugene Sandow flexes his muscles and strikes a few poses in front of a black background. This was a short film shot by William K.L....

"Said to be the Champion High Kicker of the World."