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
| Birth Location | Kirkaldy, Scotland, UK |
|---|---|
| Born | 1855-11-08 |
| Died | 1933-08-18 |
Movies
Our New Errand Boy
as grocer
1905
Movies
1910
The Boy and the Convict
Executive Producer
1909
£100 Reward
Director
1908
The Miner's Daughter
Director
1907
The Village Fire Brigade
Director
1907
1906
The Polite Lunatic
Director
1905
Our New Errand Boy
Director
1905
The Old Chorister
Director
1904
An Interesting Story
Director
1904
An Affair of Honour
Director
1904
Gabriel Grub the Surly Sexton
Director
1904
The Little Match Seller
Director
1902
A Reservist Before and After the War
Director
1902
1901
Magic Extinguisher
Director
1901
The Big Swallow
Director of Photography
1901
Fire!
Director
1901
The Big Swallow
Director
1901
Are You There?
Director
1901
Stop Thief!
Director
1901
Attack on a China Mission
Director of Photography
1900
Attack on a China Mission
Writer
1900
Attack on a China Mission
Producer
1900
Attack on a China Mission
Director
1900
Lady Cyclists
Director
1899
Gymnasts on Parallel Bars
Director
1898
The Clown Barber
Producer
1898
The Clown Barber
Cinematography
1898
The Clown Barber
Director
1898
Two Naughty Boys Teasing the Cobbler
Director
1898
Early Fashions on Brighton Pier
Director
1898
Washing the Sweep
Writer
1898
Washing the Sweep
Director
1898
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
Producer
1896
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
Director
1896
Devil's Dyke Fun Fair
Cinematography
1896