About William C. Thompson
Lived 1889 – 1963 (aged 74). William C. Thompson was an American cinematographer, film actor, screenwriter, actor and director.
William C. Thompson (March 30, 1889 – October 22, 1963) was an American cinematographer.
Thompson started his career in the 1910s and is best remembered today as the cinematographer of many of the films of Ed Wood, including Glen or Glenda (1953), Jail Bait, The Sinister Urge (1960), Night of the Ghouls (1959), The Violent Years (1955), Bride of the Monster (1955) and Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957). Other films he worked on include Maniac (1934), Dementia (1955), Journey to Freedom (1957), and The Astounding She-Monster (1957).
Partial filmography Shore Acres (1914) Destiny (1915) The Curse of Eve (1917) Revenge (1918) Satan Junior (1919) Pals (1925) Trails of the Golden West (1931) Pueblo Terror (1931) Found Alive (1933) A Demon for Trouble (1934) The Brand of Hate (1934) The Irish Gringo (1935) also produced and directed Lucky Fugitives (1936) Project Moon Base (1953)
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Who was William C. Thompson?
American cinematographer (1889–1963)
When was William C. Thompson born?
William C. Thompson was born on 30 March 1889 in Bound Brook.
When did William C. Thompson die?
William C. Thompson died on 22 October 1963 in Los Angeles.
What was William C. Thompson's occupation?
William C. Thompson was a cinematographer, film actor, screenwriter, actor and director.
What nationality was William C. Thompson?
William C. Thompson was American.
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