Dynamically import .bmp's using Load Movie?

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Hi all,
I am able to import a .jpg using the following code:


//load first image
_root.createEmptyMovieClip("first_frame",10);
_root.first_frame.loadMovie("55_0001.jpg");

But, instead if a .jpg, I want to import a .bmp. This does not seem to work for me. Can flash import a .bmp on the fly?

Cheers, Andy