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William Haggar (10 March 1851 – 4 February 1925) was a British pioneer of the cinema industry. Beginning his career as a travelling entertainer, Haggar, whose large family formed his theatre company, later bought a Bioscope show and earned his money in the fairgrounds of south Wales. In 1902 he began making his own short fictional films, making him one of the earliest directors in Britain. His films were shown worldwide and his short Desperate Poaching Affray is believed to have influenced early narrative drama in American film, especially in chase genre. As a director Haggar is recognised for his use of editing and the depth of staging in his melodramas and crime films.

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  • William Haggar est un forain, réalisateur, producteur et monteur britannique, né le 10 mars 1851 à Dedham, au Royaume-Uni, décédé le 4 février 1925 à Aberdare, au Royaume-Uni. Réalisateur de films de poursuite, les Chase films, initiés au Royaume-Uni, il fait partie par association des cinéastes de l'École de Brighton, les plus connus des pionniers du cinéma britannique. Au bénéfice de sa maison de production : William Haggar and Sons, on compte une trentaine de films, dont certains ont influencé le cinéma américain. (fr)
  • William Haggar (10 March 1851 – 4 February 1925) was a British pioneer of the cinema industry. Beginning his career as a travelling entertainer, Haggar, whose large family formed his theatre company, later bought a Bioscope show and earned his money in the fairgrounds of south Wales. In 1902 he began making his own short fictional films, making him one of the earliest directors in Britain. His films were shown worldwide and his short Desperate Poaching Affray is believed to have influenced early narrative drama in American film, especially in chase genre. As a director Haggar is recognised for his use of editing and the depth of staging in his melodramas and crime films. (en)
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  • William Haggar est un forain, réalisateur, producteur et monteur britannique, né le 10 mars 1851 à Dedham, au Royaume-Uni, décédé le 4 février 1925 à Aberdare, au Royaume-Uni. Réalisateur de films de poursuite, les Chase films, initiés au Royaume-Uni, il fait partie par association des cinéastes de l'École de Brighton, les plus connus des pionniers du cinéma britannique. Au bénéfice de sa maison de production : William Haggar and Sons, on compte une trentaine de films, dont certains ont influencé le cinéma américain. (fr)
  • William Haggar (10 March 1851 – 4 February 1925) was a British pioneer of the cinema industry. Beginning his career as a travelling entertainer, Haggar, whose large family formed his theatre company, later bought a Bioscope show and earned his money in the fairgrounds of south Wales. In 1902 he began making his own short fictional films, making him one of the earliest directors in Britain. His films were shown worldwide and his short Desperate Poaching Affray is believed to have influenced early narrative drama in American film, especially in chase genre. As a director Haggar is recognised for his use of editing and the depth of staging in his melodramas and crime films. (en)
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