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William Bradford

1905 – 1959

American cinematographer

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Lived 1905 – 1959 (aged 53). William Bradford was an American cinematographer.

William Bradford (September 8, 1905 – May 18, 1959) was an American cinematographer. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Special Effects on the film Women in War at the 13th Academy Awards. He worked on more than 100 films during his career.

Selected filmography

Women in War (1940) The Fighting Seabees (1940) Secret Service in Darkest Africa (1943) The Man from Music Mountain (1943) The San Antonio Kid (1944) Call of the South Seas (1944) San Fernando Valley (1944) Secrets of Scotland Yard (1944) Utah (1945) Don't Fence Me In (1945) Scotland Yard Investigator (1945) The Man from Oklahoma (1945) Along the Navajo Trail (1945) My Pal Trigger (1946) The Last Round-up (1947) Carson City Raiders (1948) Loaded Pistols (1948) Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948) The Blazing Sun (1950) The Hills of Utah (1951) The Old West (1952) Paris Model (1953) Top Banana (1954) Return to Treasure Island (1954) The Three Outlaws (1956) Outer Space Jitters (1957)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Bradford?

American cinematographer (1905-1959)

When was William Bradford born?

William Bradford was born on 8 September 1905 in Barre.

When did William Bradford die?

William Bradford died on 18 May 1959 in Los Angeles.

What was William Bradford's occupation?

William Bradford was a cinematographer.

What nationality was William Bradford?

William Bradford was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Bradford

· Wikidata: Q2578096

· DBpedia: William Bradford (cinematographer)

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