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J. Stuart Blackton

J. Stuart Blackton

Director & actor · born 5 January 1875 · Sheffield, Yorkshire [now South Yorkshire], England, UK

James Stuart Blackton was a pioneer Anglo-American filmmaker and can be credited with the first feature-length American production. He founded Vitagraph Studios in 1897 and was among the first filmmakers to use stop-motion and drawn animation.

Where to start: The Film Parade (1933).

As director 112

As actor 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best J. Stuart Blackton movie?

By viewer score, The Film Parade (1933) at 8.0/10.

What are J. Stuart Blackton’s most popular movies?

The Enchanted Drawing, The Enchanted Drawing, Little Nemo.

How many movies has J. Stuart Blackton made?

125 films on TMDB, 112 as director, 13 as actor.

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