Directing
James Williamson
EN, XX cinema · 30 credits
Born
8 November 1855
Died
18 August 1933 (aged 77)
Birthplace
Kirkaldy, Scotland, UK
Also known as Jim I. Williamson
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Boy and the Convict
1909
The Boy and the Convict
Executive Producer
£100 Reward
Director
Our New Errand Boy
as grocer, Director
An Interesting Story
Director
A Reservist Before and After the War
1902
A Reservist Before and After the War
Director
The Big Swallow
Director, Director of Photography
Fire!
Director
Stop Thief!
Director
Are You There?
Director
Attack on a China Mission
Director, Producer, Writer, Director of Photography
The Clown Barber
1898
The Clown Barber
Director, Producer, Cinematography
Washing the Sweep
Director, Writer
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
Director, Producer, Cinematography