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Harold Rosson. 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. He is best known for his work on the fantasy film The Wizard of Oz (1939) and the musical Singin ...
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.
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Oct 17, 2018 · Harold Rosson, ASC. 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 sumptuous color photography.
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 old.
Sep 8, 1988 · Harold (Hal) Rosson, ... whose work ranged from such significant silent pictures as "David Harum" in 1915 to a cherished filmdom fantasy, "The Wizard of Oz," has died. ...
Harold "Hal" Rosson (6 April 1895 – 6 September 1988) was the cinematographer responsible for the color photography in the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz.[1] Born in New York City, Rosson began his career in film in 1908, when there was still a vibrant movie industry on the East Coast. He started as an actor with the Vitagraph Company in Brooklyn, though soon switched to the other side of ...
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. Rosson entered the movie industry in 1908 as an actor at the Vitagraph Studios in Brooklyn, New York. Eventually, he quit acting to ...
