Sioux Ghost Dance

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 23, 1894

Original language

XX

Countries

United States of America

Production

Edison Studios

Director

William Heise,William K.L. Dickson

Producer

Thomas A. Edison

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0326158