James Williamson
Known for Directing
Born November 7, 1855
Died August 18, 1933
Place of Birth Kirkaldy, Scotland, UK
James A. Williamson (8 November 1855 – 18 August 1933) was a Scottish photographer and a key member of the loose association of early film pioneers dubbed the Brighton School by French film historian Georges Sadoul. He is best known for The Big Swallow (1901), a trick film with innovative use of extreme close-up, as well as Fire! and Stop Thief! (both 1901), dramas with continuity established across multiple shots.
Filmography
The Little Match Seller
1902
Director
Stop Thief!
1901
Director
The Big Swallow
1901
Director
Fire!
1901
Director
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The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life
1910
Director
Attack on a China Mission
1900
Director
Attack on a China Mission
1900
Writer
Attack on a China Mission
1900
Producer
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The Boy and the Convict
1909
Executive Producer
Flying the Foam and Some Fancy Diving
1906
Director
Our New Errand Boy
1905
as grocer
Our New Errand Boy
1905
Director
£100 Reward
1908
Director
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Sloper's Visit to Brighton
1898
Director
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Sloper's Visit to Brighton
1898
Writer
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
1896
Director
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
1896
Producer
Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909
2023
Director
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Lady Cyclists
1899
Director
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The Old Chorister
1904
Director
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