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Sioux Ghost Dance

1894-09-23
4.5
xx 1m
DocumentaryWestern
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 K.L. Dickson

Director

William Heise

dance silent film sioux tribe

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Edison Studios

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