Sioux Ghost Dance (1894)
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 paint and war costumes. 40 feet. 7.50. According to Edison film historian C. Musser, this film and others shot on the same day (see also Buffalo dance) featured Native American Indian dancers from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and represent the American Indian's first appearance before a motion picture camera.
Director: William Heise, William K.L. Dickson
Genre: Documentary, Western
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: September 23, 1894
Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Keywords
dance, silent film, sioux tribe
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sioux Ghost Dance about?
- 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 paint and war costumes. 40 feet. 7.50. According to Edison film historian C. Musser, this film and others shot on the same day (see also Buffalo dance) featured Native American Indian dancers from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and represent the American Indian's first appearance before a motion picture camera.
- Who directed Sioux Ghost Dance?
- Sioux Ghost Dance was directed by William Heise, William K.L. Dickson.
- How long is Sioux Ghost Dance?
- Sioux Ghost Dance has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- What genre is Sioux Ghost Dance?
- Sioux Ghost Dance is a Documentary, Western film.
- Where was Sioux Ghost Dance produced?
- Sioux Ghost Dance was produced in United States of America.