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![]() 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.
Tivia:
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 subjects. Best remembered for his superior black & white photography (particularly the famous mirror scene) of The Lady from Shanghai (1947).Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). |
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Charles Lawton Jr. |
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Cinematographer,Camera and Electrical Department (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Cinematographer,Camera and Electrical Department |
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Cinematographer,Camera and Electrical Department |
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Charles Lawton Jr. profile
| Biography: |
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, 1 |
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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 subjects. Best remembered for his superior black & white photography (particularly the famous mirror scene) of The Lady from Shanghai (1947).Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). |
| Job title: |
Cinematographer,Camera and Electrical Department |
| Spouse: |
Irene Thompson (1937 - 1965) (his death, 2 children) |
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