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.
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William K.L. Dickson Director · William Heise Director
United States release September 24, 1894 · Produced in United States · Production Edison Manufacturing Company
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Edison Studios
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Edison Manufacturing Company
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United States
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Spoken on screen
No dialogue
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United States · September 24, 1894
Theatrical
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