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John Alton was a Hungarian-born American cinematographer who won an Oscar for An American in Paris (1951). He is known for his work on film noir and color movies, and his book Painting with Light (1949).
John Alton (1901-1996) was a renowned Hollywood cinematographer who won an Oscar for An American in Paris (1951). He also wrote, photographed and directed several Spanish-language films in South America.
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Jan 17, 2020 · Learn about the life and work of John Alton, a cinematographer who shaped the style of film noir with his innovative use of light and shadow. Read how he started as a child prodigy in Hungary, traveled the world, and became a Hollywood legend.
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John Alton was one of Hollywood's finest cinematographers, an Oscar-winner for his brilliant work on the 17-minute ballet that concluded An American in Paris (1951), the author of an acclaimed...
Feb 26, 2021 · Best known for his highly stylized film noir classics "T-Men", "Raw Deal", and "The Big Combo", Alton earned a reputation during the 1940s and 1950s as one of Hollywood's consummate craftsmen ...
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John Alton was a Hollywood cinematographer who won an Oscar for An American in Paris (1951) and quit the movie business in 1960. He traveled to several countries, wrote and directed films, and was a controversial figure in the industry.
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John Alton (1901-1996) was a Hungarian-born Oscar-winning cameraman who shot many classic film noirs and color movies. He is known for his unconventional camera angles and low shots, especially in He Walked by Night, The Big Combo, and An American in Paris.
