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Roy Overbaugh

1882 – 1966

American cinematographer

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About Roy Overbaugh

Lived 1882 – 1966 (aged 83). Roy Overbaugh was an American cinematographer.

Roy F. Overbaugh (1882–1966) was an American cinematographer. He worked primarily in the United States often in association with the Canadian born director John S. Robertson, but also worked on several prestige films in Britain.

Partial filmography

Cassidy (1917) Grafters (1917) American - That's All (1917) Her Father's Keeper (1917) A Case at Law (1917) The Man Who Made Good (1917) On the Jump (1918) The Misleading Widow (1919) Erstwhile Susan (1919) Wanted: A Husband (1919) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) Away Goes Prudence (1920) A Dark Lantern (1920) 39 East (1920) Sentimental Tommy (1921) The Magic Cup (1921) Footlights (1921) Love's Boomerang (1922) The Spanish Jade (1922) Fury (1923) The Bond Boy (1923) The White Sister (1923) Classmates (1924) Romola (1924) Soul-Fire (1925) Shore Leave (1925) The Beautiful City (1925) Nell Gwyn (1926) Confetti (1927) The Return of the Rat (1928) The Bishop Murder Case (1930) Outside the Law (1930) Penrod and Sam (1931) Riot Squad (1932)

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Also known as
Roy F. Overbaugh, Roy Field Overbaugh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Overbaugh?

American cinematographer (1882-1966)

When was Roy Overbaugh born?

Roy Overbaugh was born on 14 November 1882 in Chicago.

When did Roy Overbaugh die?

Roy Overbaugh died on 6 February 1966 in Los Angeles.

What was Roy Overbaugh's occupation?

Roy Overbaugh was a cinematographer.

What nationality was Roy Overbaugh?

Roy Overbaugh was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Overbaugh

· Wikidata: Q7373230

· DBpedia: Roy Overbaugh

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