Biography
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
all 30
Movies 30
Director 26
Producer 2
Executive Producer
The Boy and the Convict (1909)
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Director
£100 Reward (1908)
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Director
The Miner's Daughter (1907)
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Director
The Polite Lunatic (1905)
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Director
The Old Chorister (1904)
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An Interesting Story (1904)
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An Affair of Honour (1904)
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Magic Extinguisher (1901)
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Director
Fire! (1901)
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Director
The Big Swallow (1901)
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Stop Thief! (1901)
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Are You There? (1901)
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Cinematographer
Vaulting Horse Display (1900)
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Director
Lady Cyclists (1899)
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Director
The Clown Barber (1898)
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Director
Washing the Sweep (1898)
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Director / Producer / Cinematography
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair (1896)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1855-11-08
Deathday1933-08-18 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceKirkcaldy, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsKingdom of Scotland, United Kingdom
Also Known AsJim I. Williamson
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