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

House of Wax
Stagecoach
They Died with Their Boots On
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
Disneyland Handcrafted
The Reluctant Dragon
Rio Grande
The Hurricane
Young Mr. Lincoln
The Red House

Top Movie Credits

House of Wax Director of Photography
Stagecoach Director of Photography
Disneyland Handcrafted Camera Operator
The Reluctant Dragon Director of Photography
Rio Grande Director of Photography
The Hurricane Director of Photography
Young Mr. Lincoln Director of Photography
The Red House Director of Photography