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Frank D. Williams

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Frank D. Williams

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American cinematographer (1893-1961)

Person · Open Library

Works
1

Top works

  • A Thesis Resource Guide for Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Film & TV

Nashville, Missouri, USA

Frank D. Williams (March 21, 1893 – October 15, 1961) was a pioneering cinematographer who was active in the early days of the motion picture industry. He developed and patented the traveling matte shot. Frank D. Williams was born March 21, 1893, as Frank Douglas Williams, to James and Lucinda Williams in the small community of Nashville, Missouri. In 1912, Williams became a cameraman at…

Known for

  • Kid Auto Races at Venice — Cameraman (uncredited)1914
  • His Prehistoric Past — Caveman (uncredited)1914

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1938-08-24

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Total plays
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Frank
Family name
Williams
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Nashville
Place of death
Camarillo
Occupation
cinematographer
Image
The Isle of Destiny (1920) - 1.jpg
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date of birth
1893-03-21
date of death
1961-10-16
Commons category
Frank D. Williams (cinematographer)
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