Frank D. Williams (cinematographer)

Frank D. Williams
Still from The Isle of Destiny (1920) with Hazel Hudson, Paul Gilmore, and Frank D. Williams.
Born(1893-03-21)March 21, 1893
Nashville, Missouri, US
DiedOctober 16, 1961(1961-10-16) (aged 68)
Camarillo, California, US
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1912–1955
Known forInvention of traveling matte shot

Frank D. Williams (March 21, 1893 – October 15, 1961) was a pioneering cinematographer who was active in the early days of the motion picture industry. He developed and patented the traveling matte shot.

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