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
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Early British Films from the Filmoteca de Catalunya 1897-1909
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1910
The Boy and the Convict
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1909
£100 Reward
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1908
The Village Fire Brigade
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1907
Flying the Foam and Some Fancy Diving
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1906
The Miner's Daughter
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1906
The Polite Lunatic
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1905
Our New Errand Boy
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1905
An Affair of Honour
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1904
Gabriel Grub the Surly Sexton
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1904
The Old Chorister
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1904
An Interesting Story
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1904
The Little Match Seller
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1902
A Reservist Before and After the War
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1902
Magic Extinguisher
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1901
Are You There?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1901
The Big Swallow
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1901
Fire!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1901
Stop Thief!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1901