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J. Stuart Blackton
Born 1875-01-05Sheffield, Yorkshire [now South Yorkshire], England, UK
James Stuart Blackton was a pioneer Anglo-American filmmaker and can be credited with the first feature-length American production. He founded Vitagraph Studios in 1897 and was among the first filmmakers to use stop-motion and drawn animation.
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Vitagraph RomanceJ. Stuart BlacktonLightning SketchesCartoonistAnd the Villain Still Pursued Her; or, the Author's DreamRoleThe Automobile ThievesRoleHumorous Phases of Funny FacesCartoonistHooligan in JailHappy HooliganHappy Hooligan InterferesHappy HooliganThe Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His AirshipHappy HooliganThe Enchanted DrawingChalk-Talk ArtistHooligan Assists the MagicianHappy HooliganHappy HooliganHappy HooliganThe Burglar on the RoofBurglarEdison Drawn by 'World' ArtistRole