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...
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
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Special Effects
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
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Special Effects
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 Illustrious Prince
Cinematography
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