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Edwin S. Porter

Bio: Edwin Stanton Porter was an American film pioneer, most famous as a producer, director, studio manager and cinematographer with the Edison Manufacturing Company and the Famous Players Film Company. Influenced by both the "Brighton school" and the story films of Georges Méliès, Porter went on to make important shorts such as Life of an American Fireman (1903) and The Great Train Robbery (1903)

Born: Thu, Apr 21 1870

Birthplace: Connellsville, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 30 1941

Edwin S. Porter is 71 years old

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The Prince and the Pauper

Edwin S. Porter was 45 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1915

Bella Donna

Edwin S. Porter was 45 in Bella Donna as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1915

Zaza

Edwin S. Porter was 45 in Zaza as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1915

The White Pearl

Edwin S. Porter was 45 in The White Pearl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1915

Sold

Edwin S. Porter was 45 in Sold as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1915

The Eternal City

Edwin S. Porter was 44 in The Eternal City as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 1915

When We Were Twenty-One

Edwin S. Porter was 44 in When We Were Twenty-One as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1915

Niobe

Edwin S. Porter was 44 in Niobe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1915

The Morals of Marcus

Edwin S. Porter was 44 in The Morals of Marcus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 18 1915

The Crucible

Edwin S. Porter was 44 in The Crucible as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 1914

Such a Little Queen

Edwin S. Porter was 44 in Such a Little Queen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1914

Tess of the Storm Country

Edwin S. Porter was 43 in Tess of the Storm Country as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1914

A Good Little Devil

Edwin S. Porter was 43 in A Good Little Devil as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1914

Hearts Adrift

Edwin S. Porter was 43 in Hearts Adrift as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1914

The Count of Monte Cristo

Edwin S. Porter was 43 in The Count of Monte Cristo as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1913

His Neighbor's Wife

Edwin S. Porter was 43 in His Neighbor's Wife as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1913

In the Bishop's Carriage

Edwin S. Porter was 43 in In the Bishop's Carriage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1913

The Prisoner of Zenda

Edwin S. Porter was 42 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1913

The Price

Edwin S. Porter was 41 in The Price as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1911

Lost Illusions

Edwin S. Porter was 41 in Lost Illusions as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1911

The Lighthouse by the Sea

Edwin S. Porter was 41 in The Lighthouse by the Sea as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1911

Sherlock Holmes, Jr.

Edwin S. Porter was 41 in Sherlock Holmes, Jr. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1911

On the Brink

Edwin S. Porter was 41 in On the Brink as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1911

A Heroine of '76

Edwin S. Porter was 40 in A Heroine of '76 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1911

His Mother's Thanksgiving

Edwin S. Porter was 40 in His Mother's Thanksgiving as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1910

Sunshine Sue

Edwin S. Porter was 40 in Sunshine Sue as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1910

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Edwin S. Porter was 40 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1910

The Attack on the Mill

Edwin S. Porter was 40 in The Attack on the Mill as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1910

Russia, the Land of Oppression

Edwin S. Porter was 40 in Russia, the Land of Oppression as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1910

Faust

Edwin S. Porter was 39 in Faust as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1909

Hansel and Gretel

Edwin S. Porter was 39 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1909

On the Western Frontier

Edwin S. Porter was 38 in On the Western Frontier as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1909

The Cord of Life

Edwin S. Porter was 38 in The Cord of Life as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1909

The Colored Stenographer

Edwin S. Porter was 38 in The Colored Stenographer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1909

Miss Sherlock Holmes

Edwin S. Porter was 38 in Miss Sherlock Holmes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1908

The Gentleman Burglar

Edwin S. Porter was 38 in The Gentleman Burglar as 'Scenario Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1908

Tale the Autumn Leaves Told

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Tale the Autumn Leaves Told as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1908

A Country Girl's Seminary Life and Experiences

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in A Country Girl's Seminary Life and Experiences as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1908

Cupid’s Pranks

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Cupid’s Pranks as 'Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1908

Fireside Reminiscences

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Fireside Reminiscences as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1908

Rescued from an Eagle's Nest

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Rescued from an Eagle's Nest as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1908

A Suburbanite's Ingenious Alarm

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in A Suburbanite's Ingenious Alarm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1908

The Life of an American Cowboy

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in The Life of an American Cowboy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1908

A Little Girl Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in A Little Girl Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 1907

Laughing Gas

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Laughing Gas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1907

College Chums

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in College Chums as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1907

The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1907

Jack the Kisser

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Jack the Kisser as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1907

The Rivals

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in The Rivals as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1907

Cohen’s Fire Sale

Edwin S. Porter was 37 in Cohen’s Fire Sale as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1907

Poor John

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in Poor John as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1907

The 'Teddy' Bears

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in The 'Teddy' Bears as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1907

Getting Evidence

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in Getting Evidence as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1906

Kathleen Mavourneen

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in Kathleen Mavourneen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1906

Waiting at the Church

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in Waiting at the Church as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1906

How the Office Boy Saw the Ball Game

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in How the Office Boy Saw the Ball Game as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1906

The Life of a Cowboy

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in The Life of a Cowboy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1906

Three American Beauties

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in Three American Beauties as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1906

The Terrible Kids

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in The Terrible Kids as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1906

A Winter Straw Ride

Edwin S. Porter was 36 in A Winter Straw Ride as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1906

Dream of a Rarebit Fiend

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in Dream of a Rarebit Fiend as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1906

Police Chasing Scorching Auto

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in Police Chasing Scorching Auto as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1905

The Night Before Christmas

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Night Before Christmas as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1905

The Life of an American Policeman

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Life of an American Policeman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1905

Desperate Encounter Between Burglar and Police

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in Desperate Encounter Between Burglar and Police as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1905

The Train Wreckers

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Train Wreckers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 27 1905

The Miller’s Daughter

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Miller’s Daughter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1905

The Watermelon Patch

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Watermelon Patch as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1905

The White Caps

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The White Caps as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1905

The Boarding School Girls

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Boarding School Girls as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1905

The Little Train Robbery

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Little Train Robbery as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1905

Scenes and Incidents, Russo-Japanese Peace Conference, Portsmouth, N. H.

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in Scenes and Incidents, Russo-Japanese Peace Conference, Portsmouth, N. H. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1905

Empire State Express, the Second, Taking Water on the Fly

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in Empire State Express, the Second, Taking Water on the Fly as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1905

The Burglar's Slide for Life

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Burglar's Slide for Life as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1905

I.B. Dam and the Whole Dam Family

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in I.B. Dam and the Whole Dam Family as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1905

On a Good Old 5¢ Trolley Ride

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in On a Good Old 5¢ Trolley Ride as 'Camera Operator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1905

Coney Island at Night

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in Coney Island at Night as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1905

The Whole Dam Family and the Dam Dog

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in The Whole Dam Family and the Dam Dog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 30 1905

How Jones Lost His Roll

Edwin S. Porter was 35 in How Jones Lost His Roll as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1905

The Seven Ages

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in The Seven Ages as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 1905

The Kleptomaniac

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in The Kleptomaniac as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1905

The Strenuous Life; or, Anti-Race Suicide

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in The Strenuous Life; or, Anti-Race Suicide as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1904

Scarecrow Pump

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Scarecrow Pump as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1904

A Rube Couple at a County Fair

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in A Rube Couple at a County Fair as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1904

The Ex-Convict

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in The Ex-Convict as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1904

Railroad Smashup

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Railroad Smashup as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1904

City Hall to Harlem in 15 Seconds, Via the Subway Route

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in City Hall to Harlem in 15 Seconds, Via the Subway Route as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1904

Parsifal

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Parsifal as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1904

Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Nervy Nat Kisses the Bride as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1904

European Rest Cure

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in European Rest Cure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1904

Rounding Up of the “Yeggmen”

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Rounding Up of the “Yeggmen” as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1904

How a French Nobleman Got a Wife Through the 'New York Herald' Personal Columns

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in How a French Nobleman Got a Wife Through the 'New York Herald' Personal Columns as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1904

Fighting the Flames, Dreamland

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Fighting the Flames, Dreamland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1904

Fire and Flames at Luna Park, Coney Island (An Attraction at Coney Island)

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Fire and Flames at Luna Park, Coney Island (An Attraction at Coney Island) as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1904

Scenes in an Infant Orphan Asylum

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Scenes in an Infant Orphan Asylum as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1904

Canoeing on the Charles River, Boston, Mass.

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Canoeing on the Charles River, Boston, Mass. as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1904

Maniac Chase

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Maniac Chase as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1904

Rector's to Claremont

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Rector's to Claremont as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1904

Dog Factory

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Dog Factory as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1904

Western Stage Coach Hold Up

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in Western Stage Coach Hold Up as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1904

A Brush Between Cowboys and Indians

Edwin S. Porter was 34 in A Brush Between Cowboys and Indians as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1904

Skirmish Between Russian and Japanese Advance Guards

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Skirmish Between Russian and Japanese Advance Guards as 'Camera Operator, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1904

Battle of Chemulpo Bay

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Battle of Chemulpo Bay as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1904

Japanese Acrobats

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Japanese Acrobats as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1904

Pranks of Buster Brown and His Dog Tige

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Pranks of Buster Brown and His Dog Tige as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1904

R. F. Outcault Making a Sketch of Buster and Tige

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in R. F. Outcault Making a Sketch of Buster and Tige as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1904

Buster Makes Room for His Mama at the Bargain Counter

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Buster Makes Room for His Mama at the Bargain Counter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1904

Buster's Dog to the Rescue

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Buster's Dog to the Rescue as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1904

Buster Brown and the Dude

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Buster Brown and the Dude as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1904

Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Buster and Tige Put a Balloon Vendor Out of Business as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1904

Animated Painting

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Animated Painting as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1904

Photographing a Female Crook

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Photographing a Female Crook as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1904

Treloar and Miss Marshall, Prize Winners at the Physical Culture Show in Madison Square Garden

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Treloar and Miss Marshall, Prize Winners at the Physical Culture Show in Madison Square Garden as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1904

Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Crossing Ice Bridge at Niagara Falls as 'Camera Operator, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1904

Buster's Joke on Papa (II)

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Buster's Joke on Papa (II) as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1903

The Great Train Robbery

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in The Great Train Robbery as 'Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1903

Buster's Joke on Papa (I)

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Buster's Joke on Papa (I) as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1903

What Happened in the Tunnel

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in What Happened in the Tunnel as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1903

A Romance of the Rail

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in A Romance of the Rail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1903

The Extra Turn

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in The Extra Turn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1903

The Messenger Boy's Mistake

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in The Messenger Boy's Mistake as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1903

The Physical Culture Girl

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in The Physical Culture Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1903

Subub Surprises the Burglar

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Subub Surprises the Burglar as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1903

Rube and Mandy at Coney Island

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Rube and Mandy at Coney Island as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1903

The Gay Shoe Clerk

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in The Gay Shoe Clerk as 'Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1903

Street Car Chivalry

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Street Car Chivalry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1903

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Edwin S. Porter was 33 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1903