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Birt Acres

Director, Producer, Additional Credits
Born July 23, 1854Died December 27, 1918 (64 years)
Birt Acres (23 July 1854 – 27 December 1918) was an American and British photographer and film pioneer. Among his contributions to the early film industry are the first working 35 mm camera in Britain (Wales), and Birtac, the first daylight loading home movie camera and projector. He also directed a number of early silent films.

Known For

  • Rough Sea at Dover
  • The Derby 1895
  • Opening of the Kiel Canal
  • Untitled Kinetoscope Comedy
  • Yarmouth: Fishing Boats Leaving Harbour
  • A Corner of Barnet Fair

Filmography

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