William K.L. Dickson Movies

1899
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...
1897
Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House
Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House
2.51897HD
Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds...
1900
Tram Journey through Southampton
Tram Journey through Southampton
6.51900HD
A moving tour through lively turn-of-the-century Southampton.
1898
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii
Neapolitan Dance at the Ancient Forum of Pompeii
31898HD
A folk dance staged in the ruins of Pompeii. With the Arch of Tiberius in the near distance and Arch of Caligula in far distance. A troop of...
1898
The Queen and the Queen Mother on the Palace Balcony Responding to the Call of the Populace (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
The Queen and the Queen Mother on the Palace Balcony Responding to the Call of the Populace (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
01898HD
Queen Vilhelmina greeting the crowds after the coronation.
1892
Wrestling
Wrestling
2.91892HD
A lost film, directed by William K.L. Dickson about two men wrestling.
1894
Annabelle Sun Dance
Annabelle Sun Dance
4.21894HD
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
1896
American Falls from Luna Island
American Falls from Luna Island
01896HD
The first movie audiences took particular delight in scenes of rushing, churning water. These scenes of Niagara Falls were taken in September 1896,...
1896
McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio
McKinley at Home, Canton, Ohio
4.11896HD
“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...
1898
The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade
The Vatican Military Guard, Consisting of a Detachment of Noble Guards, Commanded by Count Pecci, Followed by a Palatine Guard of Honour, Swiss Guard, Gendarmes and Fire Brigade
01898HD
A parade in the Vatican.
1898
Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)
Review of the Royal Netherland Guards in the Costumes of the Middle Ages (Coronation of Wilhelmina Guard of Honor)
01898HD
Parade of guards during Queen Wilhelminas coronation.
1900
Dutch Fishing Fleet
Dutch Fishing Fleet
61900HD
Tracking shot across a bay showing a large number of fishing boats.
1897
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.
1898
The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
The Royal Procession to the Church before the Ceremony (Coronation of Wilhelmina)
01898HD
Queen Vilhelminas coronation.
1899
Amann, the Great Impersonator
Amann, the Great Impersonator
01899HD
"In his characterization of Capt. Dreyfus and Emile Zola."
1898
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...
1897
Les Parisiennes
Les Parisiennes
3.81897HD
"A fascinating, up-to-date dancing diversion by four pretty girls in stunning costumes."
1898
He and She
He and She
11898HD
An amusing picture showing a quarrel between an elderly husband and his young wife, and a joyful reconciliation.
1898
Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1
Pope Leo XIII and Count Pecci, No. 1
01898HD
1898
The Grand Canal, Venice
The Grand Canal, Venice
3.71898HD
"This picture was taken from the front of a rapidly moving launch through one of the most beautiful stretches of the Grand Canal, showing many...