Portrait of J. Stuart Blackton

J. Stuart Blackton

Bio: James Stuart Blackton was a pioneer Anglo-American filmmaker and can be credited with the first feature-length American production. He founded Vitagraph Studios in 1897 and was among the first filmmakers to use stop-motion and drawn animation
Born: Tue, Jan 05 1875
Birthplace: Sheffield, Yorkshire [now South Yorkshire], England, UK

Death: Wed, Aug 13 1941
J. Stuart Blackton is 66 years old
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Poster of Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress
Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress
J. Stuart Blackton would have been no older than
66 in Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 06 2022
Poster of The Film Parade
The Film Parade
J. Stuart Blackton was
57 in The Film Parade
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of The American
The American
J. Stuart Blackton was
51 in The American
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1927
Poster of The Passionate Quest
The Passionate Quest
J. Stuart Blackton was
51 in The Passionate Quest
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 10 1926
Poster of Hell-Bent for Heaven
Hell-Bent for Heaven
J. Stuart Blackton was
51 in Hell-Bent for Heaven
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 01 1926
Poster of The Gilded Highway
The Gilded Highway
J. Stuart Blackton was
51 in The Gilded Highway
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 13 1926
Poster of Bride of the Storm
Bride of the Storm
J. Stuart Blackton was
51 in Bride of the Storm
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 20 1926
Poster of The Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior
J. Stuart Blackton was
50 in The Happy Warrior
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 05 1925
Poster of Tides of Passion
Tides of Passion
J. Stuart Blackton was
50 in Tides of Passion
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 26 1925
Poster of The Redeeming Sin
The Redeeming Sin
J. Stuart Blackton was
50 in The Redeeming Sin
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 25 1925
Poster of The Beloved Brute
The Beloved Brute
J. Stuart Blackton was
49 in The Beloved Brute
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 09 1924
Poster of The Clean Heart
The Clean Heart
J. Stuart Blackton was
49 in The Clean Heart
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 15 1924
Poster of On the Banks of the Wabash
On the Banks of the Wabash
J. Stuart Blackton was
48 in On the Banks of the Wabash
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 22 1923
Poster of A Gipsy Cavalier
A Gipsy Cavalier
J. Stuart Blackton was
47 in A Gipsy Cavalier
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 29 1922
Poster of The Glorious Adventure
The Glorious Adventure
J. Stuart Blackton was
47 in The Glorious Adventure
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Story'.
Sun, Apr 23 1922
Poster of Passers-By
Passers-By
J. Stuart Blackton was
45 in Passers-By
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 20 1920
Poster of The Common Cause
The Common Cause
J. Stuart Blackton was
44 in The Common Cause
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Jan 05 1919
Poster of Life's Greatest Problem
Life's Greatest Problem
J. Stuart Blackton was
43 in Life's Greatest Problem
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 03 1918
Poster of The Diary of a Puppy
The Diary of a Puppy
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in The Diary of a Puppy
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 23 1917
Poster of The Judgment House
The Judgment House
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in The Judgment House
as 'Director, Adaptation, Producer, Presenter'.
Mon, Nov 19 1917
Poster of The Fighting Trail
The Fighting Trail
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in The Fighting Trail
as 'Story'.
Mon, Sep 10 1917
Poster of Transgression
Transgression
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in Transgression
as 'Story'.
Mon, Aug 20 1917
Poster of The Message of the Mouse
The Message of the Mouse
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in The Message of the Mouse
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jul 02 1917
Poster of The Fairy Godfather
The Fairy Godfather
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in The Fairy Godfather
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 30 1917
Poster of A Spring Idyll
A Spring Idyll
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in A Spring Idyll
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 09 1917
Poster of Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation
Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation
as 'Director, Story'.
Mon, Apr 09 1917
Poster of The Collie Market
The Collie Market
J. Stuart Blackton was
42 in The Collie Market
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 02 1917
Poster of The Heights of Hazard
The Heights of Hazard
J. Stuart Blackton was
40 in The Heights of Hazard
as 'Presenter'.
Mon, Nov 15 1915
Poster of Kidnapped in New York
Kidnapped in New York
J. Stuart Blackton was
40 in Kidnapped in New York
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 15 1915
Poster of The Battle Cry of Peace
The Battle Cry of Peace
J. Stuart Blackton was
40 in The Battle Cry of Peace
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Aug 05 1915
Poster of The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners
J. Stuart Blackton was
39 in The Honeymooners
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Aug 21 1914
Poster of The Life and Death of King Richard III
The Life and Death of King Richard III
J. Stuart Blackton was
37 in The Life and Death of King Richard III
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Oct 15 1912
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
J. Stuart Blackton was
37 in As You Like It
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Oct 06 1912
Poster of Her Grandchild
Her Grandchild
J. Stuart Blackton was
37 in Her Grandchild
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Aug 19 1912
Poster of Cardinal Wolsey
Cardinal Wolsey
J. Stuart Blackton was
36 in Cardinal Wolsey
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 02 1912
Poster of The Death of King Edward III
The Death of King Edward III
J. Stuart Blackton was
36 in The Death of King Edward III
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 05 1911
Poster of The Battle Hymn of the Republic
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
J. Stuart Blackton was
36 in The Battle Hymn of the Republic
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 30 1911
Poster of Little Nemo
Little Nemo
J. Stuart Blackton was
36 in Little Nemo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 08 1911
Poster of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
J. Stuart Blackton was
35 in Uncle Tom's Cabin
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 26 1910
Poster of Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910
Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910
J. Stuart Blackton was
35 in Jeffries-Johnson World's Championship Boxing Contest, Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910
as 'Supervising Producer'.
Wed, Jul 06 1910
Poster of Richelieu; or: The Conspiracy
Richelieu; or: The Conspiracy
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in Richelieu; or: The Conspiracy
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 02 1910
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 25 1909
Poster of The Life of Moses
The Life of Moses
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in The Life of Moses
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 04 1909
Poster of Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in Benedict Arnold
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 16 1909
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in Les Misérables
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 03 1909
Poster of The Way of the Cross
The Way of the Cross
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in The Way of the Cross
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 21 1909
Poster of Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy
Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Aug 10 1909
Poster of The Magic Fountain Pen
The Magic Fountain Pen
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in The Magic Fountain Pen
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 17 1909
Poster of The Life of George Washington
The Life of George Washington
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in The Life of George Washington
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 29 1909
Poster of The Bride of Lammermoor
The Bride of Lammermoor
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in The Bride of Lammermoor
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 17 1909
Poster of Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy
Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in Jephtah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 22 1909
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in Oliver Twist
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 30 1909
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
J. Stuart Blackton was
34 in King Lear
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 27 1909
Poster of The Judgment of Solomon
The Judgment of Solomon
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in The Judgment of Solomon
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 02 1909
Poster of Napoleon and the Empress Josephine
Napoleon and the Empress Josephine
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Napoleon and the Empress Josephine
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 02 1909
Poster of Napoleon, the Man of Destiny
Napoleon, the Man of Destiny
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Napoleon, the Man of Destiny
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 02 1909
Poster of The Dancer and the King, a Romantic Story of Spain
The Dancer and the King, a Romantic Story of Spain
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in The Dancer and the King, a Romantic Story of Spain
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 19 1908
Poster of Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy
Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Julius Caesar, an Historical Tragedy
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 01 1908
Poster of Antony and Cleopatra, a Love Story of the Noblest Roman and the Most Beautiful Egyptian
Antony and Cleopatra, a Love Story of the Noblest Roman and the Most Beautiful Egyptian
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Antony and Cleopatra, a Love Story of the Noblest Roman and the Most Beautiful Egyptian
as 'Director, Production Manager'.
Tue, Nov 03 1908
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Richard III
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 26 1908
Poster of Salome (The Dance of Seven Veils)
Salome (The Dance of Seven Veils)
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Salome (The Dance of Seven Veils)
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 29 1908
Poster of The Viking's Daughter: The Story of the Ancient Norsemen
The Viking's Daughter: The Story of the Ancient Norsemen
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in The Viking's Daughter: The Story of the Ancient Norsemen
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 1908
Poster of Lady Jane’s Flight, a 17th Century Romance
Lady Jane’s Flight, a 17th Century Romance
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Lady Jane’s Flight, a 17th Century Romance
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 25 1908
Poster of Romeo and Juliet (A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet)
Romeo and Juliet (A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet)
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Romeo and Juliet (A Romantic Story of the Ancient Feud Between the Italian Houses of Montague and Capulet)
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 06 1908
Poster of East Lynne; or, Red Astray
East Lynne; or, Red Astray
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in East Lynne; or, Red Astray
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 01 1908
Poster of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Sublime Tragedy
Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Sublime Tragedy
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in Macbeth, Shakespeare’s Sublime Tragedy
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 19 1908
Poster of The Story of Treasure Island
The Story of Treasure Island
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in The Story of Treasure Island
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Mar 08 1908
Poster of The Thieving Hand
The Thieving Hand
J. Stuart Blackton was
33 in The Thieving Hand
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Feb 01 1908
Poster of Francesca di Rimini; or, The Two Brothers
Francesca di Rimini; or, The Two Brothers
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in Francesca di Rimini; or, The Two Brothers
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 02 1908
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in The Merchant of Venice
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1908
Poster of Work Made Easy
Work Made Easy
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in Work Made Easy
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 28 1907
Poster of Liquid Electricity; or The Inventor's Galvanic Fluid
Liquid Electricity; or The Inventor's Galvanic Fluid
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in Liquid Electricity; or The Inventor's Galvanic Fluid
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 07 1907
Poster of The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance
The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 20 1907
Poster of Lightning Sketches
Lightning Sketches
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in Lightning Sketches
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sun, Jul 14 1907
Poster of The Haunted Hotel
The Haunted Hotel
J. Stuart Blackton was
32 in The Haunted Hotel
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 23 1907
Poster of And the Villain Still Pursued Her, or, the Author's Dream
And the Villain Still Pursued Her, or, the Author's Dream
J. Stuart Blackton was
31 in And the Villain Still Pursued Her, or, the Author's Dream
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 01 1906
Poster of The Automobile Thieves
The Automobile Thieves
J. Stuart Blackton was
31 in The Automobile Thieves
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 10 1906
Poster of Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
J. Stuart Blackton was
31 in Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 05 1906
Poster of The 100 to One Shot; or, A Run of Luck
The 100 to One Shot; or, A Run of Luck
J. Stuart Blackton was
30 in The 100 to One Shot; or, A Run of Luck
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 02 1906
Poster of A Gentleman of France
A Gentleman of France
J. Stuart Blackton was
30 in A Gentleman of France
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 02 1905
Poster of Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
J. Stuart Blackton was
30 in Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 07 1905
Poster of Panoramic View of Boston Subway from an Electric Car
Panoramic View of Boston Subway from an Electric Car
J. Stuart Blackton was
26 in Panoramic View of Boston Subway from an Electric Car
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 17 1901
Poster of Children Bathing
Children Bathing
J. Stuart Blackton was
26 in Children Bathing
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 16 1901
Poster of Mysterious Cafe, or Mr. and Mrs. Spoopendyke Have Troubles with a Waiter
Mysterious Cafe, or Mr. and Mrs. Spoopendyke Have Troubles with a Waiter
J. Stuart Blackton was
26 in Mysterious Cafe, or Mr. and Mrs. Spoopendyke Have Troubles with a Waiter
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 16 1901
Poster of Jeffries Skipping the Rope
Jeffries Skipping the Rope
J. Stuart Blackton was
26 in Jeffries Skipping the Rope
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 14 1901
Poster of Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
J. Stuart Blackton was
26 in Jeffries Throwing the Medicine Ball
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 14 1901
Poster of Leaping Dogs at Gentry's Circus
Leaping Dogs at Gentry's Circus
J. Stuart Blackton was
26 in Leaping Dogs at Gentry's Circus
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 03 1901
Poster of The Clown and the Alchemist
The Clown and the Alchemist
J. Stuart Blackton was
25 in The Clown and the Alchemist
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 21 1900
Poster of The Congress of Nations
The Congress of Nations
J. Stuart Blackton was
25 in The Congress of Nations
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 21 1900
Poster of The Enchanted Drawing
The Enchanted Drawing
J. Stuart Blackton was
25 in The Enchanted Drawing
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 16 1900
Poster of Hooligan Assists the Magician
Hooligan Assists the Magician
J. Stuart Blackton was
25 in Hooligan Assists the Magician
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1900
Poster of Maude's Naughty Little Brother
Maude's Naughty Little Brother
J. Stuart Blackton was
25 in Maude's Naughty Little Brother
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 21 1900
Poster of Happy Hooligan
Happy Hooligan
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in Happy Hooligan
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1900
Poster of A Visit to the Spiritualist
A Visit to the Spiritualist
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in A Visit to the Spiritualist
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 01 1899
Poster of "Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing
"Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in "Shamrock" and "Erin" Sailing
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 27 1899
Poster of Firemen Rescuing Men and Women
Firemen Rescuing Men and Women
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in Firemen Rescuing Men and Women
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 30 1899
Poster of 'Columbia' Winning the Cup
'Columbia' Winning the Cup
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in 'Columbia' Winning the Cup
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 20 1899
Poster of Raising Old Glory Over Morro Castle
Raising Old Glory Over Morro Castle
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in Raising Old Glory Over Morro Castle
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 20 1899
Poster of Astor Battery on Parade
Astor Battery on Parade
J. Stuart Blackton was
24 in Astor Battery on Parade
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 20 1899
Poster of The Cavalier's Dream
The Cavalier's Dream
J. Stuart Blackton was
23 in The Cavalier's Dream
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 22 1898
Poster of The Burglar on the Roof
The Burglar on the Roof
J. Stuart Blackton was
23 in The Burglar on the Roof
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 01 1898
Poster of Humpty Dumpty Circus
Humpty Dumpty Circus
J. Stuart Blackton was
23 in Humpty Dumpty Circus
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 02 1898
Poster of Little Mischief
Little Mischief
J. Stuart Blackton was
23 in Little Mischief
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 31 1898
Poster of Battle of Santiago Bay
Battle of Santiago Bay
J. Stuart Blackton was
22 in Battle of Santiago Bay
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1898

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