Historian fights to establish William Friese-Greene as true father of cinema
Historian fights to establish William Friese-Greene as true father of cinema On the centenary of his death, admirers hope to win recognition for the Bristol photographer’s motion picture camera William Friese-Greene in about 1919, two years before his sudden death, aged 65, at a film distributors’ meeting. Photograph: Science & Society Picture Library/Getty Images William Friese-Greene in about 1919, two years before his sudden death, aged 65, at a film distributors’ meeting. Photograph: Science & Society Picture Library/Getty Images Sun 2 May 2021 02.30 EDT It’s a strange fact, but...
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