Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909
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James Williamson
Director & actor · born 8 November 1855 · 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.
Where to start: Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909 (2023).
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The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life
1910 · 7.5/10
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£100 Reward
1908 · 5.5/10
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The Village Fire Brigade
1907 · 5.7/10
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Flying the Foam and Some Fancy Diving
1906 · 5.6/10
NewThe Miner's Daughter
The Miner's Daughter
1906
NewThe Polite Lunatic
The Polite Lunatic
1905 · 6.0/10
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Our New Errand Boy
1905 · 5.6/10
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An Affair of Honour
1904
NewGabriel Grub the Surly Sexton
Gabriel Grub the Surly Sexton
1904
NewThe Old Chorister
The Old Chorister
1904
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An Interesting Story
1904 · 6.0/10
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The Little Match Seller
1902 · 6.3/10
NewA Reservist Before and After the War
A Reservist Before and After the War
1902
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Fire!
1901 · 5.9/10
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Are You There?
1901 · 6.1/10
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The Puzzled Bather and His Animated Clothes
1901 · 7.0/10
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Stop Thief!
1901 · 5.2/10
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The Big Swallow
1901 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
The Magic Extinguisher
1901 · 6.0/10
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Attack on a China Mission
1900 · 5.1/10
NewLady Cyclists
Lady Cyclists
1899 · 4.9/10
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Gymnasts on Parallel Bars
1898 · 4.0/10
NewThe Clown Barber
The Clown Barber
1898 · 1.5/10
NewSloper's Visit to Brighton
Sloper's Visit to Brighton
1898 · 10.0/10
NewTwo Naughty Boys Teasing the Cobbler
Two Naughty Boys Teasing the Cobbler
1898 · 6.0/10
NewEarly Fashions on Brighton Pier
Early Fashions on Brighton Pier
1898 · 5.0/10
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Washing the Sweep
1898 · 6.3/10
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Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
1896 · 2.0/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best James Williamson movie?
By viewer score, Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909 (2023) at 0.0/10.
What are James Williamson’s most popular movies?
The Big Swallow, Fire!.
How many movies has James Williamson made?
30 films on TMDB, 29 as director, 1 as actor.