George S. Fleming

George S. Fleming was an American actor, director, and scenic designer whose short films were influential early projects in the medium.

Life and career

Edison Manufacturing Company hired George S. Fleming in January 1901, just as the new Edison Studios on Twenty-First Street in New York City were opening. Fleming and Edwin S. Porter were frequent collaborators. Fleming left the Edison production team in 1903.

Selected filmography

• Life of an American Fireman: Director, 1903
• The Interrupted Bathers: Director, 1902
• Jack and the Beanstalk: Director, Set Designer, 1902
• The Burlesque Suicide, No. 2: Director, 1902
• Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison: Production Assistant (uncredited), 1901
• Trapeze Disrobing Act: Director, 1901
• President McKinley and Escort Going to the Capitol:
• Ice-Boat Racing at Red Bank, N. J.:
• Kansas Saloon Smashers (also titled Mrs. Carrie Nation and Her Hatchet Brigade) Director, 1901
• What Happened on Twenty-third Street, New York City: Director (uncredited), 1901
• The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken: Director, 1901