Bert Glennon

Born: 1893-11-19

Birthplace: Anaconda, Montana, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia

Bert Glennon (November 19, 1893 – June 29, 1967) was an American cinematographer and film director. He directed Syncopation (1929), the first film released by RKO Radio Pictures.

He was nominated for three Academy Awards in Best Cinematography categories, for the films Stagecoach (1939), Drums Along the Mohawk (1939), and Dive Bomber (1941).

Glennon worked as a cinematographer on over a hundred films for directors including John Ford, André De Toth, Josef Von Sternberg, Raoul Walsh, and Cecil B. DeMille.

His son, James Glennon, was also a noted cinematographer.

Known For

Stagecoach
Rio Grande
Operation Pacific
House of Wax
Riding Shotgun
Dive Bomber
Crime Wave
The Hurricane
The Mad Magician
Young Mr. Lincoln

Top Movie Credits

Stagecoach Director of Photography
Rio Grande Director of Photography
Operation Pacific Director of Photography
House of Wax Director of Photography
Riding Shotgun Director of Photography
Dive Bomber Director of Photography
Crime Wave Director of Photography
The Hurricane Director of Photography
The Mad Magician Director of Photography
Young Mr. Lincoln Director of Photography