Charles Lawton Jr.

Charles Lawton Jr. was born on April 6, 1904 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The Lady from Shanghai (1947), The Gallant Blade (1948) and 3:10 to Yuma (1957). He was married to Irene Thompson. He died on July 11, 1965 in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA.




Bio:
Charles Lawton Jr. was born on April 6, 1904 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The Lady from Shanghai (1947), The Gallant Blade (1948) and 3:10 to Yuma (1957). He was married to Irene Thompson. He died on July 11, 1965 in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA.


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Began as assistant cameraman at First National in 1926, working under George J. Folsey. Briefly at Paramount, then joined MGM (1936-1943), within a year became full director of photography. At United Artists, 1944-1945, then spent the remainder of his career at Columbia (1945-1962). Acquired a reputation as the studio's foremost cinematographer of outdoor action su... [Details Intro]