Birt Acres
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Birt Acres
Filmography
Production & Directing (27)
1897
Henley Royal RegattaDirector
1.0
1896
Boxing Match; or, Glove ContestDirector
3.8
1896
Landing at Low TideDirector
4.5
1896
3.2
1896
A Corner of Barnet FairDirector
6.0
1896
Rough Sea at DoverDirector
4.9
1896
Rough Sea at DoverProducer
4.9
1896
Rough Sea at DoverCinematography
4.9
1896
2.0
1896
2.0
1896
The Boxing KangarooDirector
4.6
1896
Persimmons Winning the DerbyDirector
4.8
1895
The Derby 1895Director
4.6
1895
3.0
3.0
1895
Opening of the Kiel CanalProducer
3.0
1895
Opening of the Kiel CanalDirector
3.0
1895
The Arrest of a PickpocketDirector
4.6
1895
4.8
1895
4.8
1895
Untitled Kinetoscope ComedyDirector
3.4
1895
Incident at Clovelly CottageCinematography
3.5
1895
Incident at Clovelly CottageProducer
3.5
1895
Incident at Clovelly CottageDirector
3.5
1895
4.4