James Williamson
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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.
Also known as
Jim I. Williamson
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Known For
Fire!
1901 · Movie
The Boy and the Convict
1909 · Movie
Attack on a China Mission
1900 · Movie
£100 Reward
1908 · Movie
The Big Swallow
1901 · Movie
Stop Thief!
1901 · Movie
The Little Match Seller
1902 · Movie
Magic Extinguisher
1901 · Movie
Lady Cyclists
1899 · Movie
Are You There?
1901 · Movie
An Interesting Story
1904 · Movie
Washing the Sweep
1898 · Movie