Sioux Ghost Dance poster
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Release: September 23, 1894
Rating: ⭐ 4.5/10 (32 votes)
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Sioux Ghost Dance

Sioux Ghost Dance

1894 ⭐ 4.5/10 32 votes
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.

Genres
Documentary Western
Production Countries
  • United States of America
Spoken Languages
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Cast
Crew
William Heise
William Heise
Director
William K.L. Dickson
William K.L. Dickson
Director
Thomas A. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Producer
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