Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians
Synopsis
Filmed in 1898 by Edison cameramen, this actuality records Pueblo dancers performing the traditional Eagle Dance. The performers, clad in feathered regalia and accompanied by drumming and chanting, move in rhythm to mimic the movements of the eagle. Intended to showcase Native American ceremonial life for early motion picture audiences, it is among the earliest surviving films of Indigenous rituals, though staged for the camera in keeping with late-19th-century ethnographic spectacle.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1898
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James H. White
- Original Title
- Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James H. White
Department Leadership Roster
James H. White
Director
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What is Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians about?
Filmed in 1898 by Edison cameramen, this actuality records Pueblo dancers performing the traditional Eagle Dance. The performers, clad in feathered regalia and accompanied by drumming and chanting, move in rhythm to mimic the movements of the eagle. Intended to showcase Native American ceremonial life for early motion picture audiences, it is among the earliest surviving films of Indigenous rituals, though staged for the camera in keeping with late-19th-century ethnographic spectacle.
Who directed Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians?
Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians was directed by James H. White.
Who stars in Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians?
The principal cast of Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians includes Not specified.
When was Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians released and how long is it?
Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians was released in 1898 with a total runtime of 1m.