William K.L. Dickson Movies

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

Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.

Military in Germany.

Women bathing in a german bath.

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

Two Mexican men duel with knives.

A referee and five fans (including a waiter in his apron) look on as two young men box. The dark-haired, slightly taller boxer throws a right and the...

Pelicans being released for feeding into their enclosure at London Zoological Gardens.

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

"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...

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

British officers (Royal Engineers) supervising repair work on a bridge at Frere, spanning the Blaauw Krantz River, South Africa, during the Boer War.

Scene represents section of the interior of a Chinese Opium Den.

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

A short of Mr. Grundy dancing. He's a Black man in a jockey outfit and there's someone in a horse costume dancing next to him.

Windmills along the River Zaan.

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

Single shot of a column of Gordon Highlanders marching out of their camp at Ladysmith to meet General Buller's relief column.

Edison short.

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