William Heise
Known for: Directing
Born: September 30, 1847 in Germany - Died: February 13, 1910
William Heise was an American film cinematographer and director, active in the 1890s. Along with William K.L. Dickson, Heise was one of the most prolific filmmakers of the nascent days of cinema. Together, both men worked on many of the early shorts produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company and were credited for more than 175 short silent films, capturing numerous scenes of everyday life as well as different aspects of performance and sport.
Known for
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A Hand Shake
The Dolorita Passion Dance
Director of Photography
Monkeyshines, No. 1
Director
Fencing
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Horse Shoeing
Director
Blacksmithing Scene
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Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze
Director
Newark Athlete
Director of Photography
Caicedo (with Pole)
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The Barber Shop
Director of Photography
Carmencita
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Athlete with Wand
Director of Photography
Monkeyshines, No. 2
Director of Photography
Annabelle Butterfly Dance
Director of Photography
Sandow: The Strong Man
Director of Photography
Men Boxing
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Cock Fight, No. 2
Director of Photography
Buffalo Fire Department in Action
Camera Operator
Buffalo Stockyards
Camera Operator
Falls of Minnehaha
Camera Operator
Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
Camera Operator
Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park
Camera Operator
The Kiss
Director
Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
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