Sham Battle At The Pan-American Exposition (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1901 with this captivating black and white film capturing a sham battle at the Pan-American Exposition. On the closing day of the exposition, six tribes of American Indians clashed with the United States Infantry stationed at Buffalo in a thrilling and realistic battle. Watch as approximately 250 American Indians, adorned in their picturesque dress and war paint, engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Infantry. The scene is filled with charges and close encounters, providing a vivid and exciting portrayal of the skirmish. Don't miss the opening parade of the American Indians, adding to the spectacle of this historic event.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) Sham battle at the Pan-American Exposition. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694341