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Harold G. "Hal" Rosson, A.S.C. (April 6, 1895 – September 6, 1988) was an American cinematographer who worked during the early and classical Hollywood cinema, in a career spanning some 52 years, starting from the silent era in 1915.
Harold Rosson. Cinematographer: The Asphalt Jungle. Harold G. "Hal" Rosson, a cinematographer known for his subtle and imaginative lighting, was born in Genaseo, New York, on August 24, 1895, although some sources cite his birthday as April 6, 1895, or in 1889.
Harold Rosson. Cinematographer: The Asphalt Jungle. Harold G. "Hal" Rosson, a cinematographer known for his subtle and imaginative lighting, was born in Genaseo, New York, on August 24, 1895, although some sources cite his birthday as April 6, 1895, or in 1889.
Sep 9, 1988 · Harold G. Rosson, the cinematographer who filmed ''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Asphalt Jungle'' during a 52-year Hollywood career, died Tuesday at his home in Palm Beach, Fla. He was 93 years...
Sep 8, 1988 · Harold (Hal) Rosson, the celebrated and venerated director of photography whose work ranged from such significant silent pictures as “David Harum” in 1915 to a cherished filmdom fantasy, “The...
Oct 17, 2018 · While the difficult production of The Wizard of Oz (1939) would have four directors — including Richard Thorpe, George Cuckor, King Vidor and Victor Fleming (who would be finally credited) — MGM studio cinematographer Harold Rosson, ASC would see the production through from beginning to end, and earn an Academy Award nomination for his ...
He is best known for his work on the 1939 fantasy film The Wizard of Oz. Harold Rosson began his film career in 1908 as an actor at the Vitagraph Studios in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York City. He became the assistant to Irvin Willat at the Mark Dintenfass Studios.
Harold Rosson was born in New York City on April 6, 1895. He was an American cinematographer, best know for his work on The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain, and Duel in the Sun. He and Harlow married in 1933 and divorced in 1935. He died on September 6, 1988.
Jan 11, 2018 · Born April 6, 1895 in New York, New York, Harold “Hal” Rosson came from a film-making family. His older brothers, Arthur and Richard were successful directors and his younger sister, Helene, was an actress. Rosson began his film career in 1908 as an actor at the Vitagraph Studios in Brooklyn, working his way up the […]
Former bit player with Vitagraph who became a cinematographer in 1917 and shot numerous silent and sound films, notably "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1935), "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) and "Singin' In the Rain" (1952).
