United States / Sep 23, 1894
Sioux Ghost Dance (1894)
Directed by William Heise, William K.L. Dickson
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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 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.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sioux Ghost Dance |
| Original language | No Language (XX) |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Edison Studios |
| Release date | 23 settembre 1894 |
| Production | Thomas A. Edison |
| Assistant directors | William Heise, William K.L. Dickson |
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