Movies Like Annabelle Butterfly Dance (1894)

Annabelle Butterfly Dance is a 1894 documentary film from William K.L. Dickson with a MovieMagicScore of 5.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Danse serpentine (Annabelle) and Serpentine Dance by Mme. Bob Walter.

Documentary

Danse serpentine (Annabelle)

1895

In a long, diaphanous skirt, held out by her hands with arms extended, Broadway dancer Annabelle Moore performs. Her dance emphasizes the movement of the flowing cloth. She moves to her right and left across an unadorned stage. Many of the prints were distributed in hand-tinted color.

5.9

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Serpentine Dance by Mme. Bob Walter

1897

Mme. Bob Walter performs the serpentine dance.

5.3

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Carmencita

1894

The first woman to appear in front of an Edison motion picture camera and possibly the first woman to appear in a motion picture within the United States. In the film, Carmencita is recorded going through a routine she had been performing at Koster & Bial's in New York since February 1890.

5.2

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Sioux Ghost Dance

1894

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.

4.5

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Italienischer Bauerntanz

1895

Two children, Ploetz and Larella, perform an Italian peasant dance.

4.0

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The Gold Rush

1925

A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.

8.0

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The Merry Widow

1926

When Prince Danilo falls in love with American dancer Sally O'Hara, his uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, forbids him to marry her because Sally is a commoner. Thinking she has been jilted by her prince, Sally marries wealthy Baron Sadoja. When the elderly man dies suddenly, Sally must be wooed all over again by Danilo.

6.6

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The Cook

1918

In an attempt at greater efficiency, the chef and waiter of a fancy oceanside restaurant wreak havoc in the establishment. Adding to the complications is the arrival of a robber.

6.3

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The Dancing Skeleton

1898

A skeleton dances joyously, often collapsing into a heap of bones and quickly putting itself back together.

6.3

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#10

Charleston Parade

1927

Shot in three days, this surreal, erotic silent short shows a native white girl teaching a futuristic African airman the Charleston dance.

5.8

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#11

At the Floral Ball

1900

A turn-of-the-last-century hand-tinted short, which features two women, Miss Lally and Miss Julyett, dancing at a ball. By the legendary French filmmaker Alice Guy.

5.1

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#12

Lumière!

2016

A collection of restored prints from the Lumière Brothers.

8.0

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#13

Gimme the Power

2012

A rock documentary, about the Mexican band Molotov, that focuses more in the political and musical context of Mexico rather than in the actual story of the band.

7.9

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#14

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5

2026

An inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series.

7.7

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#15

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025

The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

7.5

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#16

Wick Is Pain

2025

Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

7.5

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#17

Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand by Me

2000

A unique look at the making of Stand by Me including interviews from Stephen King, Rob Reiner, Kiefer Sutherland, Richard Dreyfuss, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell.

7.5

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#18

The Pervert's Guide to Cinema

2006

A hilarious introduction, using as examples some of the best films ever made, to some of Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek's most exciting ideas on personal subjectivity, fantasy and reality, desire and sexuality.

7.3

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#19

Re-Animator Resurrectus

2007

Features interviews with the cast and crew of Re-Animator (1985), except for the late David Gale.

7.3

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#20

The Walking Dead: The Return

2024

Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.

7.3

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Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Annabelle Butterfly Dance?

The top films similar to Annabelle Butterfly Dance by MovieMagicScore are Danse serpentine (Annabelle) (5.9), Serpentine Dance by Mme. Bob Walter (5.3), Carmencita (5.2). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Annabelle Butterfly Dance worth watching?

Annabelle Butterfly Dance holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.4/10 from 51 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Annabelle Butterfly Dance?

Annabelle Butterfly Dance (1894) is a documentary film directed by William K.L. Dickson, starring Annabelle Moore.

Where can I find more recommendations like Annabelle Butterfly Dance?

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