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Charles A. Marshall

1898 – 1985

Cinematographer

Cinematographer
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About Charles A. Marshall

Lived 1898 – 1985 (aged 86). Charles A. Marshall was an American cinematographer.

Charles A. Marshall (July 21, 1898 – January 8, 1985) was an American cinematographer. He was nominated at the 16th Academy Awards for the film Air Force. He shared the nomination with Elmer Dyer and James Wong Howe. This was in Best Cinematography-Black and White.

He was known for doing early aerial photography.

Filmography

Souls for Sale (1923) The Flying Fleet (1929) Air Eagles (1931) Hell Divers (1931) Gold (1932) Sky Bride (1932) Night Flight (1933) West Point of the Air (1935) Men with Wings (1938) 20,000 Men a Year (1939) Dive Bomber (1941) Captains of the Clouds (1942) Air Force (1943) God Is My Co-Pilot (1945)

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Important facts

Born
21 July 1898, Los Angeles
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 January 1985, Apple Valley
Occupation
Cinematographer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Charles Marshall

People in Charles A. Marshall's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of James Wong
James Wong
b. 1959
Screenwriter
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James Wong Howe
1899 – 1976
Film director
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Elmer Dyer
1892 – 1970
Cinematographer

Contemporaries

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University teacher

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles A. Marshall?

cinematographer

When was Charles A. Marshall born?

Charles A. Marshall was born on 21 July 1898 in Los Angeles.

When did Charles A. Marshall die?

Charles A. Marshall died on 8 January 1985 in Apple Valley.

What was Charles A. Marshall's occupation?

Charles A. Marshall was a cinematographer.

What nationality was Charles A. Marshall?

Charles A. Marshall was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles A. Marshall

· Wikidata: Q15793909

· DBpedia: Charles A. Marshall

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