
Person
Robert W. Paul
Directing
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Oct 4, 1869
- Died
- Mar 28, 1943
- From
- Highbury, London, England, UK
Robert William Paul (3 October 1869 – 28 March 1943) was an English film pioneer and scientific instrument maker. He began producing narrative films as early as April 1895, initially shown on Edison Kinetoscope-style devices, and by 1896 he was projecting them—around the same time the Lumière brothers were developing projected cinema in France. In addition to his filmmaking, Paul achieved success as an inventor, notably creating the Unipivot galvanometer. In 1999, the British film industry honored his contributions with a commemorative plaque at his former workshop at 44 Hatton Garden, London.
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Fun on the Clothesline

Fire Brigade

Waves Breaking

Blackfriars Bridge

The '?' Motorist

The Arrest of a Bookmaker

Hyde Park Bicycling Scene

Head of Procession Including Bluejackets

On Westminster Bridge

The Twins' Tea Party

Royal Train

Life Guards and Princes North of St Paul's

Queen's Carriage and Indian Escort Arriving at St. Paul's

Royal Princes in St. Paul's Churchyard

Head of Colonial Procession

Dragoons Passing St Paul's

Caped Mounted Riflemen Passing St Paul's

Sirdar's Reception at Guildhall