Movie
Sioux Ghost Dance
4.6/10
1894
0h 1m
xx
Documentary
Western
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.
Director
William Heise, William K.L. Dickson
Movie Information
Release Date
September 23, 1894
Runtime
0h 1m
Status
Released
Original Language
xx
Vote Count
34
Production
