James Williamson

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The Little Match Seller
6.7

The Little Match Seller

A short melodrama based on Hans Christian Andersen’s harrowing tale. A poor little girl tries to sell matchsticks in the freezing December ...
Magic Extinguisher
5.7

Magic Extinguisher

Nov. 08, 1901

Magic Extinguisher

A conjurer vanishes animals then vanishes himself.
The Big Swallow
6.9

The Big Swallow

Oct. 15, 1901

The Big Swallow

A man, objecting to being filmed, comes closer and closer to the camera lens until his mouth is all we see. Then he opens wide and swallows ...
Fire!
6.2

Fire!

Oct. 15, 1901

Fire!

Firefighters ring for help, and here comes the ladder cart; they hitch a horse to it. A second horse-drawn truck joins the first, and they head ...
Stop Thief!
5.6

Stop Thief!

Jan. 01, 1901

Stop Thief!

A lad from a butcher shop is carrying a tray laden with a roast or a leg of lamb. A hobo grabs it and runs. The boy gives chase, joined by dogs, ...
Are You There?
0

Are You There?

Jan. 01, 1901

Are You There?

A young man’s telephone call to his sweetheart is intercepted by her father, who beats him with his umbrella.
Attack on a China Mission
5.5

Attack on a China Mission

The titles tell us this film is based on an incident in the Boxer Rebellion. A man tries to defend a woman and a large house against Chinese ...