Camera
Hal Mohr
Born — Died
1894-08-02 — 1974-05-10
Place of birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Known for
Camera
Credits
6 titles
Hal Mohr, A.S.C. (August 2, 1894 in San Francisco – May 10, 1974 in Santa Monica, California) was a famed movie cinematographer. He is known for his Oscar-winning work on the 1935 film, A Midsummer Night's Dream. He was awarded another Oscar for his work on The Phantom of the Opera in 1943, and received a nomination for The Four Poster in 1952. From a young age, Hal Mohr wanted to pursue a career in cinematography because he was curious to learn about how to make pictures move onscreen. He worked as a photo finisher in a photo lab to gain experience with the camera. When he was 19 years old, he filmed his first movie, Pam's Daughter, which, unfortunately, was never seen by the public becaus…
Known for
6.0In Vermont, college student Ives Towner refuses to marry his longtime girlfriend, Julie Weir, until he has a career. Soon after, Julie meets and grows infatuated with handsome writer Michael Shaw, and they marry and move to Paris. Years later, Julie moves back home to live with her aunt and finds Ives again.
I Met My Love Again
1938
10.0In this drama, a girl from a small town in Pennsylvania dreams of being a star while she goes to school. The trouble is, no one notices her. Later a mentor turns her into a successful Broadway entertainer. She returns to her former college to get sweet revenge.
When Love Is Young
1937
9.0A 9-part movie serial- 1. The Last Cigarette 2. The Clash of Steel 3. The Dreaded Tube 4. The Crimson Blade 5. The Man in the Trunk 6. The Signet Ring 7. The International Spy 8. The Master Spy 9. The Mysterious Iron Ring.
Perils of the Secret Service
1917
6.4A formidable presence both in front of and behind the camera, German auteur Erich von Stroheim is the subject of this in-depth documentary. Renowned for villainous roles as well as for his meticulous filmmaking approach, von Stroheim had a prolific decades-spanning career, which is detailed in interviews and photographs. Most notably, clips of his most celebrated works and even some of his lesser-known productions are presented.
The Man You Loved to Hate
1979
5.8A clerk in a failing antiques store gets a big idea on how to move the merchandise so that he can save the store and possibly win the girl.
The Big Idea
1917
Film credits
Behind the camera
10.0In this drama, a girl from a small town in Pennsylvania dreams of being a star while she goes to school. The trouble is, no one notices her. Later a mentor turns her into a successful Broadway entertainer. She returns to her former college to get sweet revenge.
When Love Is Young
1937
9.0A 9-part movie serial- 1. The Last Cigarette 2. The Clash of Steel 3. The Dreaded Tube 4. The Crimson Blade 5. The Man in the Trunk 6. The Signet Ring 7. The International Spy 8. The Master Spy 9. The Mysterious Iron Ring.
Perils of the Secret Service
1917
5.8A clerk in a failing antiques store gets a big idea on how to move the merchandise so that he can save the store and possibly win the girl.
The Big Idea
1917
5.8A clerk in a failing antiques store gets a big idea on how to move the merchandise so that he can save the store and possibly win the girl.
The Big Idea
1917