Gregg Toland

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From Wikipedia Gregg Toland, A.S.C. (May 29, 1904 – September 28, 1948) was an American cinematographer noted for his innovative use of lighting and techniques such as deep focus, an example of which can be found in his work on Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Toland was born in Charleston, Illinois on May 29, 1904. During the 1930s, Toland became the youngest cameraman in Hollywood but soon one of its most sought-after cinematographers. Over a seven-year span (1936–1942), he was nominated five times for the "Best Cinematography" Oscar, including a win in 1940 for his work on Wuthering Heights. He worked with many of the top directors of his era, including John Ford, Howard Hawks, Erich von Stroheim, King Vidor, Orson Welles, and William Wyler. Toland was the subject of an "Annals of Hollywood" article in The New Yorker, "The Cameraman," by Hilton Als (June 19, 2006, p. 46). Just before...

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Citizen KaneMovie • 1941The Best Years of Our LivesMovie • 1946The Grapes of WrathMovie • 1940NotoriousMovie • 1946Song of the SouthMovie • 1946Wuthering HeightsMovie • 1939The Little FoxesMovie • 1941The Bishop's WifeMovie • 1947A Song Is BornMovie • 1948The OutlawMovie • 1943The WesternerMovie • 1940Dead EndMovie • 1937Ball of FireMovie • 1941The Long Voyage HomeMovie • 1940Intermezzo: A Love StoryMovie • 1939Les MisérablesMovie • 1935These ThreeMovie • 1936History Is Made at NightMovie • 1937Mad LoveMovie • 1935The Dark AngelMovie • 1935Forsaking All OthersMovie • 1934The Cowboy and the LadyMovie • 1938Come and Get ItMovie • 1936Roman ScandalsMovie • 1933