James 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.
- Title: James Williamson
- Popularity: 0.741
- Known For: Directing
- Birthday: 1855-11-08
- Place of Birth: Kirkaldy, Scotland, UK
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- Also Known As: Jim I. Williamson
