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George Albert Smith
Directing
04 Jan 1864
† 17 May 1959
Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Biography
Along with his better-known French counterpart Georges Méliès, George Albert Smith, usually credited as G.A. Smith, was one of the first filmmakers to explore fictional and fantastic themes, often using surprisingly sophisticated special effects. His background was ideal – an established portrait photographer, he also had a long-standing interest in show business, running a tourist attraction in his native Brighton featuring a fortune teller. His films were among the first to feature such innova...
Also Known As
G.A. Smith, GA Smith
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