About George Sawley
Lived 1904 – 1967 (aged 62). George Sawley was an American art director, production designer and set decorator.
George Sawley (June 18, 1904 – April 26, 1967) was an American set decorator and art director. He was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He was born in Kansas and died in Los Angeles, California.
Awards Sawley was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: Reap the Wild Wind (1942) Destination Moon (1950)
Selected filmography Once and Forever (1927) Stormy Waters (1928) Kathleen Mavourneen (1930) Reap the Wild Wind (1942) The Crystal Ball (1943) The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944) Destination Moon (1950) ‘’Harvey’’ (1950) Drums in the Deep South (1951) Chicago Calling (1951)
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Who was George Sawley?
Set decorator, Art director (1904–1967)
When was George Sawley born?
George Sawley was born on 18 June 1904 in Kansas.
When did George Sawley die?
George Sawley died on 26 April 1967 in Los Angeles.
What was George Sawley's occupation?
George Sawley was an art director, production designer and set decorator.
What nationality was George Sawley?
George Sawley was American.
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