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Birt Acres
1854-07-23 – 1918-12-27
Life & Legacy
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.
Occupation & Career
film director, film producer, cinematographer, photographer, inventor, director
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q748549 — wikidata View source
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