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William Cameron Menzies

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American film production designer and art director (1896-1957)

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William Cameron Menzies was an American filmmaker who pioneered the discipline of production design, a job title he invented. His career spanned five decades, during which time he also worked as an art director, director, producer, and special effects artist.

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Filmography 24

Duel in the Sun1946 · ★ 6.4
Invaders from Mars1953 · ★ 5.9
Things to Come1936 · ★ 6.5
The Narrow Margin1952 · ★ 7.3
Alice in Wonderland1933 · ★ 6.1
Reign of Terror1949 · ★ 6.8
The Maze1953
Deadline at Dawn1946
Ivy1947
Address Unknown1944
Chandu the Magician1932
The Whip Hand1951
Drums in the Deep South1951
The Green Cockatoo1937
The Notorious Sophie Lang1934
Wharf Angel1934
I Loved You Wednesday1933
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards1940
The Spider1931
The Wizard's Apprentice1930
Always Goodbye1931
Almost Married1932
Empire2010
Autumn in Rome1954

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Television 2

Four Star Playhouse1952
The Halls of Ivy1954

Awards 2

1929Academy Award for Best Production Design
Academy Honorary Award

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William Cameron Menzies was an American filmmaker who pioneered the discipline of production design, a job title he invented. His career spanned five decades, during which time he also worked as an art director, director, producer, and special effects artist. He began his career during the silent era, and later pioneered the use of color in film for dramatic effect.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1957 · aged 60
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24 languages

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