Virgil Miller
Virgil E. Miller (born December 20, 1887 in Coffeen , Illinois , † October 5, 1974 in Hollywood , California ) was an American cameraman .
Life
Miller began his work as a cameraman in 1917 and remained active as such until 1956. In 1964 he published his autobiography under the title Splinters from Hollywood Tripods . During his lifetime he was involved in more than 150 productions.
For his work on the documentary Navajo , Miller was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Cinematography in 1953 .
Filmography (selection)
- 1923: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
- 1925: The Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom Of The Opera)
- 1937: Mr. Moto and the China Treasure (Thank You, Mr. Moto)
- 1939: Charlie Chan on Treasure Island (Charlie Chan at Treasure Island)
- 1944: The Pearl of the Borgia (The Pearl of Death)
- 1945: The House of Fear (Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear)
- 1945: The Woman in Green (The Woman in Green)
- 1952: Navajo
Web links
- Virgil Miller in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Miller, Virgil |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Miller, Virgil E. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American cameraman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 20, 1887 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Coffeen , Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | 5th October 1974 |
| Place of death | Hollywood , California |