Sioux Ghost Dance (1894)

• Documentary
• Western

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.

Rating

4.9 / 10 (37 votes)

Release date

September 24, 1894

Runtime

1m

Language

XX

Director

William K.L. Dickson, William Heise

Status

Released