J. Stuart Blackton

J. Stuart Blackton

  • Birthday: 1/5/1875
  • Deathday: 8/13/1941
  • Place of birth: Sheffield, Yorkshire [now South Yorkshire], England, UK
  • Fame for: Directing
  • Also known as: James Stuart Blackton

Biography

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.

Filmography

Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
Release date: 4/5/1906

Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

Role(s): Cartoonist

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The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship
Release date: 1/27/1902

The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship

Role(s): Happy Hooligan

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Hooligan Assists the Magician
Release date: 11/1/1900

Hooligan Assists the Magician

Role(s): Happy Hooligan

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The Enchanted Drawing
Release date: 11/16/1900

The Enchanted Drawing

Role(s): Chalk-Talk Artist

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Happy Hooligan Interferes
Release date: 5/31/1903

Happy Hooligan Interferes

Role(s): Happy Hooligan

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