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Birt Acres

Cinematographer and cinema innovator

Died when: 64 years 157 days (773 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Birt Acres

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.


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