About Harry Ensign
Lived 1883 – 1943 (aged 60). Harry Ensign was an American cinematographer.
Harry Ensign (1883 in Waterbury, Connecticut – 1943 in Hollywood) was an early American cinematographer of the silent period. He became head of the film laboratory at Paramount Pictures. He worked with Charlie Chaplin on films such as A Night in the Show, A Woman (1915), By the Sea (1915), The Champion (1915), A Jitney Elopement (1915), The Bank (1915), Work (1915), A Night Out (1915), Shanghaied (1915). Police (1916), and Triple Trouble (1918).
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Who was Harry Ensign?
Early American cinematographer (1883-1943)
When was Harry Ensign born?
Harry Ensign was born on 5 October 1883 in Waterbury.
When did Harry Ensign die?
Harry Ensign died on 13 October 1943 in Hollywood.
What was Harry Ensign's occupation?
Harry Ensign was a cinematographer.
What nationality was Harry Ensign?
Harry Ensign was American.
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