William K.L. Dickson

William K.L. Dickson

b. 1860 — d. 1935 (aged 75) Chateau St. Buc, Minihic-sur-Ranse, France

Cinematographer Director

William Kennedy Laurie Dickson was a Scottish inventor and the Edison Manufacturing Company's official photographer. In 1889, he was assigned to turn the concept of a the proposed motion picture device, named the Kinetoscope, into a reality. The first working prototype was unveiled in May 1891 and the design of system was essentially finalised by the fall of 1892. The completed version of the Kinetoscope was officially unveiled at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences on 9 May 1893.

Known For

The Boxing Cats (Prof. Welton's)

The Boxing Cats (Prof. Welton's)

Fencing Contest from 'The Three Musketeers'

Sandow

Dr. Colton or Dentist Scene

Filmography

Venice, Feeding the Pigeons in St. Mark's Square

Venice, Feeding the Pigeons in St. Mark's Square

Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage

1903 Cinematographer

Pope Leo XIII Passing Through Upper Loggia

1903 Director Cinematographer

An Obstinate Cork

An Obstinate Cork

King Edward's Arrival at Helsingor

1902 Cinematographer

Coronation of Their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra: Procession from the Abbey

1902 Cinematographer

H.M.S. Terrible's Homecoming: Pet Deer Brought from China

1902 Cinematographer

Review of the Indian Contingent

1902 Cinematographer

Joseph Chamberlain Leaving Portsmouth

1902 Cinematographer

Motor Car Ride from Westminster

1902 Cinematographer

Guests of R.M.S. Kildonan Castle

1902 Cinematographer

Mr. Holbein's Attempt to Swim the Channel

1902 Cinematographer

1902 Cinematographer

Lord Kitchener En Route to England from the Soudan

1902 Cinematographer

King and Queen En Route to Thanksgiving Service

1902 Cinematographer

Coronation of Their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra: Procession to the Abbey

1902 Cinematographer

His Imperial Majesty the German Emperor: Leaving Lowther Castle

1902 Cinematographer

Review of Household Cavalry at Windsor

1902 Cinematographer

The King Reviewing Guards

1902 Cinematographer

1902 Cinematographer

King and Queen's Arrival at St. Paul's Cathedral

1902 Cinematographer

Distinguished Group Aboard S.S. Carisbrooke Castle

1902 Cinematographer

King Edward Laying Keel of Battleship 'King Edward VII'

1902 Cinematographer

H.M.S. Terrible's Homecoming: Arrival at Portsmouth

1902 Cinematographer

The Royal Progress Through London: Guildhall

1902 Cinematographer

Group of Japanese Officers

1902 Cinematographer

Japanese Flagship Asama Saluting Royal Yacht

1902 Cinematographer

Deer in the Forest

1902 Cinematographer

Half Mile Flat Race

1902 Cinematographer

King and Queen Driving from Paddington

1902 Cinematographer

Wash Day at Indian Camp

1902 Cinematographer

Picturesque Scenery in Derbyshire

1902 Cinematographer

Ride Through Dawlish

1902 Cinematographer

Rhodes Catches Trumble

1902 Cinematographer

Australians Going in to Field

1902 Cinematographer

H.M.S. Terrible's Homecoming: Captain Percy Scott Disembarking

1902 Cinematographer

1902 Cinematographer

Expert Driving with a Wolseley 45hp Motor

1902 Cinematographer

An Exciting Water Duel

1902 Cinematographer

1902 Cinematographer

Dick Kerr's Engineering Factory

1902 Cinematographer

The Royal Progress Through London: Crossing London Bridge

1902 Cinematographer

His Imperial Majesty the German Emperor: Arrival at Port Victoria

1902 Cinematographer

Coronation Parade (No. 1)

1902 Cinematographer

1902 Cinematographer

The World's Champion Log-Roller

1902 Cinematographer

Return to the Pavilion

1902 Cinematographer

Parade of the Kings

1902 Cinematographer

Naval Brigade at Windsor

1902 Cinematographer

100 Yards Flat Race

1902 Cinematographer

The Royal Progress Through London: Temple Bar

1902 Cinematographer

Visit of the Shah to Sir Hiram Maxim's Works

1902 Cinematographer

Hirst Plays Trumble

1902 Cinematographer

Expert Driving with Coach and Four

1902 Cinematographer

Wolverhampton Exhibition: A Ride Down the Water Chute

1902 Cinematographer

Queen Alexandra Christening the Battleship 'Queen'

1902 Cinematographer

Wolverhampton Exhibition: Shooting the Chutes

1902 Cinematographer

Joseph Chamberlain Reviewing the Colonial Troops

1902 Cinematographer

Panorama of Ealing from a Moving Tram

1901 Director Cinematographer

Santos Dumont Explaining His Air Ship to the Hon. C.S. Rolls

Santos Dumont Explaining His Air Ship to the Hon. C.S. Rolls

Henley Regatta

1901 Cinematographer

Reception of Royal Party on the Jetty

1901 Cinematographer

Royal Coach at the House of Lords

1901 Cinematographer

Alberta Leaving Trinity Pier

1901 Cinematographer

Ophir Steaming Up the Solent

1901 Cinematographer

King and Queen Entering Their Carriage

1901 Cinematographer

Panorama at Ealing Station

1901 Cinematographer

First Ascent of the Aero Club

1901 Cinematographer

Chairing the King's First Prizemen

1901 Cinematographer

The King and Queen Entering the Victorian Tower Entrance

1901 Cinematographer

Demolition of the Great Chimney

1901 Cinematographer

Ranjit Sinhji and C.B. Fry at the Wickets

1901 Cinematographer

Dan Leno's Record Score at the Oval

1901 Cinematographer

Yorkshire Cricket Team Entering the Field

1901 Cinematographer

Panorama of Exhibition

1901 Cinematographer

Royal Procession Leaving Victoria Station

1901 Cinematographer

Lord Charles Beresford's Arrival at Southampton

1901 Cinematographer

Launch of H.M.S. Cruiser Leviathan

1901 Cinematographer

Kaiser and Crown Prince's Reception at Cowes

1901 Cinematographer

King and Queen, Duke and Duchess with Suites

1901 Cinematographer

Alberta Conveying Royal Bier

1901 Cinematographer

Cortege on Its Way from Osborne to Trinity Pier

1901 Cinematographer

The King Presenting South African Medals

1901 Cinematographer

King and Duke of Cornwall Proceeding to Ophir

1901 Cinematographer

Bluejackets Drawing Gun Carriage Up to Windsor Castle

1901 Cinematographer

The Derby: Prince of Wales's Horse 'Persimmon'

1901 Cinematographer

H.M.S. Torpedo Boat Destroyer Viper

1901 Cinematographer

Half Mile Flat Race

1901 Cinematographer

1901 Cinematographer

Earl Marshal and Staff

1901 Cinematographer

Storming the Front

1901 Cinematographer

Mr. Balfour and Joseph Chamberlain at Blenheim

1901 Cinematographer

H.M.S. Victory in Portsmouth Harbour

1901 Cinematographer

County Fair at Sheen House

1901 Cinematographer

The Derby: Volodyovski, Winner of the Derby

1901 Cinematographer

Royal Party Leaving the Canteen

1901 Cinematographer

Gun Drill on Board H.M.S. Pike

1901 Cinematographer

General Buller's Reception at Aldershot

1901 Cinematographer

Gun Carriage and Royal Mourners, Hyde Park

1901 Cinematographer

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