Percy Stow

Percy Stow
Born	1876 Islington, London, England
Died	10 July 1919 Torquay, Devon, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Film director
Known for	co founding Clarendon Film Company

Percy Stow (1876 – 10 July 1919) was a well-known 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 1901-1903, where he specialized in trick films.

Percy Stow had been 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.

Percy had directed 293 short films including the first cinematic adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.

Percy died on 10 July 1919 at the age of 43 years in Torquay, Devon, England.

Percy Stow at the Internet Movie Database

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