William Cameron Menzies

Born: 1896-07-29

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Biography

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William Cameron Menzies (July 29, 1896 – March 5, 1957) was an Academy Award-winning American film production designer (a job title he invented) and art director who also worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter during a career spanning five decades. He earned acclaim for his work in silent movies, and later pioneered the use of color in film for dramatic effect.

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Known For

Gone with the Wind
It's a Wonderful Life
Around the World in 80 Days
Foreign Correspondent
Sunshine
Duel in the Sun
Mr. Lucky
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Cavalcade
Deadline at Dawn

Top Movie Credits

Gone with the Wind Production Design
Foreign Correspondent Special Effects
Sunshine Title Designer
Duel in the Sun Co-Director
Mr. Lucky Production Design
For Whom the Bell Tolls Production Design
Cavalcade Special Effects
Deadline at Dawn Co-Director