About George J. Folsey
Lived 1898 – 1988 (aged 90). George J. Folsey was an American cinematographer.
George Joseph Folsey, A.S.C., was an American cinematographer who worked on 162 films from 1914 to his retirement in 1976. He was one of the main cinematographers at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for 27 years and was nominated for 13 Academy Awards and was a pioneer in many cinematography techniques.
Filmography
His Bridal Night (1919) The Fear Market (1920) Sinners (1920) The Stolen Kiss (1920) The Frisky Mrs. Johnson (1920) The Price of Possession (1921) Sheltered Daughters (1921) A Heart to Let (1921) Room and Board (1921) The Case of Becky (1921) Nancy from Nowhere (1922) A Game Chicken (1922) Slim Shoulders (1922) What's Wrong with the Women? (1922) The Man from M.A.R.S. (1922) The Bright Shawl (1923) The Fighting Blade (1923) Twenty-One (1923) The Enchanted Cottage (1924) Born Rich (1924) The Necessary Evil (1925) The Half-Way Girl (1925) Scarlet Saint (1925) Too Much Money (1926) The Savage (1926) Ladies at Play (1926) Orchids and Ermine (1927) See You in Jail (1927) Naughty but Nice (1927) American Beauty (1927) No Place to Go (1927) Her Wild Oat (1927) Lady Be Good (1928) The Butter and Egg Man (1928) The Letter (1929) The Hole in the Wall (1929) Gentlemen of the Press (1929) The Cocoanuts (1929) Applause (1929) The Battle of Paris (1929) Glorifying the American Girl (1929) The Laughing Lady (1929) The Big Pond (1930) Dangerous Nan McGrew (1930) Animal Crackers (1930) Laughter (1930) The Royal Family of Broadway (1930) Stolen Heaven (1931) Honor Among Lovers (1931) The Smiling Lieutenant (1931) Secrets of a Secretary (1931) My Sin (1931) The Cheat (1931) The Wiser Sex (1932) The Misleading Lady (1932) The Big Broadcast (1932) The Animal Kingdom (1932) Men Must Fight (1933) Reunion in Vienna (1933) Storm at Daybreak (1933) Stage Mother (1933) Going Hollywood (1933) Men in White (1934) Operator 13 (1934) Chained (1934) Forsaking All Others (1934) Reckless (1935) Page Miss Glory (1935) I Live My Life (1935) Kind Lady (1935) The Great Ziegfeld (1936) Hearts Divided (1936) The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) The Bride Wore Red (1937) Mannequin (1937) Arsene Lupin Returns (1938) Hold That Kiss (1938) The Shining Hour (1938) Fast and Loose (1939) Society Lawyer (1939) Lady of the Tropics (1939) Remember? (1939) Two Girls on Broadway (1940) Third Finger, Left Hand (1940) Come Live with Me (1941) The Trial of Mary Dugan (1941) Free and Easy (1941) Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941) Lady Be Good (1941) Married Bachelor (1942) Rio Rita (1942) Grand Central Murder (1942) Panama Hattie (1942) Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942) Seven Sweethearts (1942) Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942) Three Hearts for Julia (1943) Thousands Cheer (1943) A Guy Named Joe (1943) The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) The Clock (1945) Ziegfeld Follies (1945) The Harvey Girls (1946) The Green Years (1946) Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) The Secret Heart (1947) Green Dolphin Street (1947) If Winter Comes (1948) State of the Union (1948) Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) The Great Sinner (1949) Adam's Rib (1949) Malaya (1949) The Big Hangover (1950) A Life of Her Own (1950) Vengeance Valley (1951) Mr. Imperium (1951) Night into Morning (1951) The Law and the Lady (1951) The Man with a Cloak (1951) Shadow in the Sky (1952) Lovely to Look At (1952) Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) All the Brothers Were Valiant (1953) The Band Wagon (1953) (uncredited) Executive Suite (1954) Tennessee Champ (1954) Men of the Fighting Lady (1954) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Deep in My Heart (1954) Hit the Deck (1955) The Cobweb (1955) Forbidden Planet (1956) The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) These Wilder Years (1956) The Power and the Prize (1956) House of Numbers (1957) Tip on a Dead Jockey (1957) Saddle the Wind (1958) The High Cost of Loving (1958) Imitation General (1958) Torpedo Run (1958) Count Your Blessings (1959) Cash McCall (1960) I Passed for White (1960) The Balcony (1963) Glass Houses (1972) Bone (1972) That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George J. Folsey?
American cinematographer (1898-1988)
When was George J. Folsey born?
George J. Folsey was born on 2 July 1898 in Brooklyn.
When did George J. Folsey die?
George J. Folsey died on 1 November 1988 in Santa Monica.
What was George J. Folsey's occupation?
George J. Folsey was a cinematographer.
What nationality was George J. Folsey?
George J. Folsey was American.
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