Charles G. Clarke
Charles G. Clarke (born March 10, 1899 in Potter Valley , California , † July 1, 1983 in Beverly Hills , California) was an American cinematographer .
Life
Charles G. Clarke began his career in the film business as a camera assistant for the film Shoes by director Lois Weber in 1916. From 1917 to 1918 he served as a soldier in the United States Army . In 1920 he first worked as head cameraman for the film The Son of Tarzan . Up until 1971 he was involved in more than 130 productions as a cameraman. His most famous film is The Miracle of Manhattan, shot in 1947 . Directors with whom he has worked several times include Nunnally Johnson , Richard Fleischer and Don Siegel . With the latter he made the film Flaming Star in 1960 . In the 1960s he mainly worked for television.
During his career, he was nominated for an Oscar four times. In 1944, Clarke received the Technical Achievement Award. He received this honor for the " development and practical application of a device for composing artificial clouds into motion picture scenes during production photography. " In 1980 he was awarded the Medal of Commendation at the Oscars . This award was given in gratitude for "outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."
Charles G. Clarke was President of the American Society of Cinematographers from 1948 to 1950 and 1951 to 1953 .
Filmography (selection)
- 1928: Four Sons
- 1934: Tarzan ( Tarzan and His Mate )
- 1934: Scream of the Haunted ( Viva Villa! )
- 1937: Mr. Dodd goes to Hollywood (stand-in)
- 1938: Charlie Chan in Honolulu
- 1939: Mr. Moto and his decoy ( Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation )
- 1942: Night in the harbor ( Moontide )
- 1943: Guadalcanal - Hell in the Pacific ( Guadalcanal Diary )
- 1943: Hello, Frisco, Hello
- 1947: The Miracle of Manhattan ( Miracle on 34th Street )
- 1947: Captain from Castile ( Captain from Castile )
- 1948: Green Grass of Wyoming
- 1950: It started with a kiss ( The Big Lift )
- 1950: I'll Get By
- 1951: The Fire Jumpers of Montana ( Red Skies of Montana )
- 1951: Golden Girl
- 1953: Vesuvius Express short film
- 1954: The Invisible Web (Night People)
- 1954: The Assassin (Suddenly)
- 1955: The Virgin Queen (The Virgin Queen)
- 1955: King of the actor (Prince of Players)
- 1956 carousel ( Carousel )
- 1956: The Dark Wave (documentary short film)
- 1958: Fighter Aviators ( The Hunters )
- 1958: The Barbarian and the Geisha ( The Barbarian and the Geisha )
- 1959: Pirates of the South (The Sound and the Fury)
- 1960: Flaming Star ( Flaming Star )
Individual evidence
Web links
- Charles G. Clarke in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Clarke, Charles G. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Clarke, Charles Gallorsy (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American cameraman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 10, 1899 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Potter Valley , California, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 1, 1983 |
| Place of death | Beverly Hills , California, United States |