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Buffalo Dance (1894)

Movie ★ 4.8 1 min

Documentary Western

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.

William K.L. Dickson Director William Heise Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 23, 1894
Runtime
1 min
IMDb
tt0309402
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Cast

Hair Coat Himself Parts His Hair Himself Last Horse Himself

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Buffalo Dance stars Hair Coat, Parts His Hair, Last Horse.
When was Buffalo Dance released?
Buffalo Dance is a 1894 documentary, western film.
Where can I watch Buffalo Dance?
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