William K.L. Dickson Movies

A single shot of a fleet of warships at sea, with a sunset sky superimposed from another sequence to complete the effect.

"Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns.

An African American family eats watermelons.

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

"The Worthing Station is some distance from the shore, and whenever there is a wreck the life-boat is dragged to the scene on a huge truck drawn by...

A sweet little girl is seated in the bow of a life-boat feeding crackers to a magnificent St. Bernard dog, while a tabby cat dozes and blinks at her...

Edison short.

"A company of little darkies showing off their paces to the music of the banjo."

Phantom train ride along the French Riviera in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Hiram Maxim shows off his machine gun.

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

"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...

Sequel to the Rats and Terrier series

Recovering from a severe illness (likely typhoid), W.K.L. Dickson received word from London that the audience's enthusiasm for the military was...

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

Two men box while standing on their hands

Men run a training course

Showing the tapping of the furnace, and the running of the molten metal into the moulds at Elswick yard.

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

Two boxers miss their punches - until they don't.