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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.
- April 6, 1895
- September 6, 1988
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...
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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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Sep 7, 1988 · Harold (Hal) Rosson, celebrated director of photography on pictures ranging from such epic silents as “David Harum” in 1915 to the cherished “The Wizard of Oz,” has died in Palm Beach, Fla., it...
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. 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.
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).
