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From Edison films catalog: One of the most peculiar customs of the Sioux Tribe is here shown, the dancers being genuine Sioux Indians, in full war...
Sioux Ghost Dance
“Interior of Barber Shop. Man comes in, takes off his coat; sits down, smokes; is handed a paper by attendant, who points out a joke; both...
The Barber Shop
Early Edison film.
Highland Dance
Thomas Edison's machinist, Fred Ott, holds a bird in his hand.
Fred Ott Holding a Bird
“A scene representing Southern plantation life before the war. A jig and a breakdown by three colored boys.”
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
Bears that are trained.
Trained Bears
"Showing the wind-up of a political discussion. Dramatis personae: A Democrat, a Republican, a Bar Maid, and a Policeman."
A Bar Room Scene
Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife...
Hadj Cheriff
In the background, five fans lean on the ropes looking into the ring. The referee is to the left; like the fans, he hardly moves as two fighters...
Leonard-Cushing Fight
Early short film.
Wrestling Match
The pursuit of Hop Lee by an irate policeman.
Chinese Laundry Scene
A graceful performance of the Mikado dance, featuring three Japanese women in elaborate traditional costume. Originally noted for its striking effect...
Imperial Japanese Dance
This 1894 film depicts a staged “war council” featuring a group of Sioux men in traditional dress, seated in deliberation as Buffalo Bill...
Indian War Council
Luis Martinetti, a contortionist suspended from acrobatic flying rings, contorts himself for about thirty seconds. This is one of the first films...
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
The film consists of a series of animations on a beach containing two beach huts and a diving board. Two characters play at diving into the water...
Around a Cabin
Three sisters dance the Mikado in this very early film from the Edison company.
Japanese Dancers
Sequel to Rats Killing from 1894
Rats and Terrier No. 2
Lost film from 1894, directed by William K.L. Dickson.
Chinese Opium Den
Annabelle Dances in William K.L. Dickson's 1894 short film
Annabelle Sun Dance
A short film made by Emile Reynaud
Un rêve au coin du feu