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George Robinson

1890 – 1958

American cinematographer

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About George Robinson

Lived 1890 – 1958 (aged 68). George Robinson was an American cinematographer.

George Hiram Robinson (1890-1958) was an American cinematographer from Los Angeles.

Biography George Robinson was born on April 2, 1890.

He died in Los Angeles on August 30, 1958, and was buried at Pomona Cemetery.

Selected filmography

Where Men Are Men (1921) Steelheart (1921) A Guilty Conscience (1921) No Defense (1921) The Silent Vow (1922) Restless Souls (1922) When Danger Smiles (1922) The Fighting Guide (1922) Playing It Wild (1923) The Steel Trail (1923) The Tie That Binds (1923) The Wrong Mr. Wright (1927) A Hero for a Night (1927) The Irresistible Lover (1927) Phyllis of the Follies (1928) Hoofbeats of Vengeance (1928) Stop That Man! (1928) Guardians of the Wild (1928) Wild Blood (1928) The Charlatan (1929) Plunging Hoofs (1929) The Harvest of Hate (1929) College Love (1929) Hell's Heroes (1929) La Voluntad del muerto (1930) Dracula (1931) East of Borneo (1931) The Homicide Squad (1931) The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931) Racing Youth (1932) The All American (1932) Once in a Lifetime (1932) Nagana (1933) Horse Play (1933) Her First Mate (1933) Love, Honor, and Oh Baby! (1933) Half a Sinner (1934) Cross Country Cruise (1934) Glamour (1934) Great Expectations (1934) Million Dollar Ransom (1934) Strange Wives (1934) I Give My Love (1934) The Poor Rich (1934) Gift of Gab (1934) The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935) King Solomon of Broadway (1935) Mister Dynamite (1935) It Happened in New York (1935) Diamond Jim (1935) Chinatown Squad (1935) Three Kids and a Queen (1935) The Invisible Ray (1936) Postal Inspector (1936) Dracula's Daughter (1936) Easy to Take (1936) Parole! (1936) Sutter's Gold (1936) When's Your Birthday? (1937) Some Blondes Are Dangerous (1937) Night Key (1937) Carnival Queen (1937) Reported Missing! (1937) The Road Back (1937) You're a Sweetheart (1937) The Man Who Cried Wolf (1937) The Man in Blue (1937) Goodbye Broadway (1938) Sinners in Paradise (1938) The Road to Reno (1938) Wives Under Suspicion (1938) Young Fugitives (1938) Service de Luxe (1938) Little Tough Guys in Society (1938) Unexpected Father (1939) Son of Frankenstein (1939) East Side of Heaven (1939) One Hour to Live (1939) Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) Tower of London (1939) The Sun Never Sets (1939) If I Had My Way (1940) The Son of Monte Cristo (1940) Treat 'Em Rough (1942) Give Out, Sisters (1942) Behind the Eight Ball (1942) The Mummy's Tomb (1942) Eyes of the Underworld (1942) The Falcon Takes Over (1942) Top Sergeant (1942) Madame Spy (1942) The Great Impersonation (1942) Drums of the Congo (1942) Sin Town (1942) When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1942) Overland Mail (1942) It Comes Up Love (1943) Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)

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Also known as
George Hiram Robinson, George H. Robinson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Robinson?

American cinematographer (1890–1958)

When was George Robinson born?

George Robinson was born on 2 April 1890 in San Bernardino County.

When did George Robinson die?

George Robinson died on 30 August 1958 in Los Angeles.

What was George Robinson's occupation?

George Robinson was a cinematographer.

What nationality was George Robinson?

George Robinson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Robinson

· Wikidata: Q3101868

· DBpedia: George Robinson (cinematographer)

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