George S. Fleming was an American actor, director, and scenic designer whose short films were influential early projects in the medium.^[1]

Life and career

The Edison Manufacturing Company hired George S. Fleming in January 1901, just as its new roof-top studio on East Twenty-First Street in New York City were opening.^[2] Fleming and Edwin S. Porter were frequent collaborators. Fleming left the Edison production team in 1903.^[3]

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