George Barnes (cinematographer)
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George S. Barnes, A.S.C. (October 16, 1892 – May 30, 1953) was an American
cinematographer
from the era of silent film
s to the early 1950s. Over the course of his career, he was nominated for an Academy Award
eight times, including his work on The Devil Dancer (1927) with Gilda Gray
and Clive Brook. However, he only won once, for his work on the Alfred Hitchcock
film Rebecca (1940). He died at the age of 60 in Los Angeles
, California
after having worked on at least 142 films.
He was married to Joan Blondell
from 1933 to 1936, and was the father of television executive Norman S. Powell.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
from the era of silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
s to the early 1950s. Over the course of his career, he was nominated for an Academy Award
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
eight times, including his work on The Devil Dancer (1927) with Gilda Gray
Gilda Gray
Gilda Gray was a Polish born American actress and dancer who became famous in the US for popularizing a dance called the "shimmy" which became fashionable in 1920s films and theater productions....
and Clive Brook. However, he only won once, for his work on the Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was a British film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood...
film Rebecca (1940). He died at the age of 60 in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
after having worked on at least 142 films.
He was married to Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Rose Joan Blondell was an American actress who performed in movies and on television for five decades as Joan Blondell.After winning a beauty pageant, Blondell embarked upon a film career...
from 1933 to 1936, and was the father of television executive Norman S. Powell.
External links
- George Barnes at Find-A-Grave