Percy Stow | |
|---|---|
| Born | Percival Edwin Stow 1876 |
| Died | 10 July 1919 (aged 42-43) Torquay, Devon, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Known for | co founding Clarendon Film Company |
Percy Stow (1876 – 10 July 1919) was a British director of short films. He was also the co-founder of Clarendon Film Company. He was born in Islington, London, England. He was previously associated with Cecil Hepworth from 1901 to 1903, where he specialized in trick films.[1]
Percy Stow was an early partner of Cecil Hepworth, regarded as one of the founders of the British film industry. The Clarendon Film Company was founded in 1904 by H.V. Lawley and Percy. The company was formed at Limes Road and its distinctive logo carried the abbreviation CFC.[2]
- ^ "Stow, Percy (1876-1919)". British Film Institute. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ "Horror film shot in Croydon 110 years ago is restored". Croydon Advertiser. Retrieved 29 March 2014.