film techniques - What is the first occurence of a sequence of short shots of the same length separated by fade ins/outs?

This technique is used in several movie trailers to give a feeling of stress, anxiety or urgency. It is also used in several movies (mostly thrillers, action or horror movies), sometimes even before the opening credits.

A typical example would be a sequence showing a terrorized woman running in a forest to escape a killer. The sequence would alternate the following close-ups separated by quick fade ins/outs:

1. The woman's feet running and sometimes tripping


2. The killer's feet walking at a quick pace


3. The woman quickly looking behind her to estimate her chances of escaping the killer


4. The killer holding a big knife covered in blood

What is the first occurence of this technique?