Sioux Ghost Dance

Sioux Ghost Dance

1894
1m
4.6

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: XX

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Production Information

Production Companies
Edison Studios
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date September 23, 1894
Status Released
Language XX
IMDb ID tt0326158

Cast

Key Crew

William K.L. Dickson
Director
William Heise
Director
Thomas A. Edison
Producer