Arthur Cheetham

Deceased Person

1864 – 1937

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Who was Arthur Cheetham?

Arthur Cheetham was an English-born Welsh filmmaker, who became the first of his profession to be based in Wales. His legacy is a collection of eight surviving films, including the oldest extant British football 'short' from 1898. Cheetham, along with fellow cinematic pioneer, William Haggar, are recognised as the only Welsh-based film makers of importance before the First World War.

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Born
1864
Derby
Died
Jan 15, 1937
Tring

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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