James Williamson

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1898

Early Fashions on Brighton Pier

George Smith's picture of the crowds out for a stroll on what I imagine is Brighton Pier.

1898

Gymnasts on Parallel Bars

An impressive eight-some performs some Victorian gymnastics for the camera

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1898

Sloper's Visit to Brighton

Short comedy

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1898

The Clown Barber

A clown cuts off a customer's head and replaces it.

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1898

Two Naughty Boys Teasing the Cobbler

Boys blow peas at the cobbler, who throws a boot and hits a woman.

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1899

Lady Cyclists

A two-wheeled convoy of Victorian gentlewomen in a charming early film enigma.

1900

Attack on a China Mission

The titles tell us this film is based on an incident in the Boxer Rebellion. A man tries t…

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1910

The History of a Butterfly: A Romance of Insect Life

Directed by one of the pioneers of the cinematic industry, James Williamson, The History o…