William Haggar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Haggar

film director

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1851

Place of Birth: Dedham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 04-Feb-1925

Profession: film director, film producer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Haggar (10 March 1851 – 4 February 1925) was a British pioneer of the cinema industry.
Beginning his career as a travelling entertainer, Haggar, whose large family formed his theatre company, later bought a Bioscope show and earned his money in the fairgrounds of south Wales.
In 1902 he began making his own short fictional films, making him one of the earliest directors in Britain.
His films were shown worldwide and his short Desperate Poaching Affray is believed to have influenced early narrative drama in American film, especially in chase genre.
As a director Haggar is recognised for his use of editing and the depth of staging in his melodramas and crime films.