James Williamson Movies

Two washerwomen have an altercation with a chimney sweep

A village fire brigade puts out a fire.

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

A poor family, suffering from a lack of food, plan to sell their dog to gain some extra income. Before they act on their plan, the dog discovers some...

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

A comedy of faux Frenchmen who engage in a duel over some slight disagreement and who manage to shoot everyone but each other. Filmed by James...

The film starts with a lovely long shot of the Artist at work in a dappled glade, where he first meets the Miner's Daughter. The Artist asks the...

A young man's telephone call to his sweetheart is intercepted by her father, who beats him with his umbrella.

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

Innovative early 'trick' film showing the popular 'flying the foam' stunt performed on - or rather off - Brighton's West Pier.