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Comedy
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The Big Swallow (1901)

Overview

A man, objecting to being filmed, comes closer and closer to the camera lens until his mouth is all we see. Then he opens wide and swallows camera and cinematographer. He steps back, chews, and grins.
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James Williamson profile
James Williamson

Director

Cast

Sam Dalton profile
Sam Dalton

Sam Dalton profile
Sam Dalton

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Release Date

October 15, 1901

Original Language

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Williamson Kinematograph Company logo

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The Big Swallow (1901) - 1st Extreme Close-Up in Film - James Williamson thumbnail
The Big Swallow (1901) - 1st Extreme Close-Up in Film - James Williamson

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