Frank D. Williams

Frank D. Williams

Frank D. Williams (March 21, 1893 – October 15, 1961) was a pioneering cinematographer who was active in the early days of the motion picture industry. He developed and patented the traveling matte shot. Frank D. Williams was born March 21, 1893, as Frank Douglas Williams, to James and Lucinda Williams in the small community of Nashville, Missouri. In 1912, Williams became a cameraman at...

Known For

The Invisible Man

Visual Effects Supervisor

The Vagabond

Director of Photography

Cast Credits

His Prehistoric Past

as Caveman (uncredited)

Kid Auto Races at Venice

as Cameraman (uncredited)

Crew Credits

The Invisible Man

Visual Effects Supervisor

The Swamp

Director of Photography

Where Lights Are Low

Director of Photography

Black Roses

Director of Photography

The Devil's Claim

Director of Photography

The Brand of Lopez

Cinematography

The Beggar Prince

Cinematography

The Tong Man

Director of Photography

The Dragon Painter

Director of Photography

The Man Beneath

Director of Photography

His Debt

Cinematography

Secret Strings

Cinematography

Queen of the Sea

Director of Photography

The Rough House

Director of Photography

A Reckless Romeo

Director of Photography

The Butcher Boy

Director of Photography

The Vagabond

Director of Photography

The Floorwalker

Director of Photography

Hop - The Devil's Brew

Director of Photography

Tillie's Punctured Romance

Director of Photography

His Prehistoric Past

Director of Photography

Getting Acquainted

Director of Photography

His Trysting Places

Cinematography

His Musical Career

Cinematography

Gentlemen of Nerve

Cinematography

Dough and Dynamite

Cinematography

Those Love Pangs

Cinematography

The New Janitor

Cinematography