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.
Genre: Documentary, Western
Stars:
Crew: William K.L. Dickson (Director), William Heise (Director)
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Studio: Edison Studios
Runtime: 1 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 23, 1894
IMDb: 6.5
