Buffalo Dance
Synopsis
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Filmed again at the Black Maria studios by both Dickson and Heise the 'Buffalo Dance' warriors were named as Hair Coat, Parts His Hair and Last Horse. Its quite strange seeing these movies at first they all stand around waiting to begin and as they start some of the dancers look at the camera in an almost sad way at having lost their way of life.
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Buffalo Dance
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-26
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September 23, 1894
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
- Original Title
- Buffalo Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K.L. Dickson, William Heise
William Heise
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William K.L. Dickson
Director
William Heise
Director
William Heise
Director of Photography
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What is Buffalo Dance about?
Long before Hollywood started painting white men red and dressing them as 'Injuns' Edison's company was using the genuine article! Featuring for what is believed to be the Native Americans first appearance before a motion picture camera 'Buffalo Dance' features genuine members of the Sioux Tribe dressed in full war paint and costume! The dancers are believed to be veteran members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Filmed again at the Black Maria studios by both Dickson and Heise the 'Buffalo Dance' warriors were named as Hair Coat, Parts His Hair and Last Horse. Its quite strange seeing these movies at first they all stand around waiting to begin and as they start some of the dancers look at the camera in an almost sad way at having lost their way of life.
Who directed Buffalo Dance?
Buffalo Dance was directed by William K.L. Dickson, William Heise.
Who stars in Buffalo Dance?
The principal cast of Buffalo Dance includes Hair Coat, Parts His Hair, Last Horse.
When was Buffalo Dance released and how long is it?
Buffalo Dance was released in 1894 with a total runtime of 1m.