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Harold G. "Hal" Rosson, A.S.C. (April 6, 1895 – September 6, 1988) was an American cinematographer who worked during the early and classical Hollywood cinema, in a career spanning some 52 years, starting from the silent era in 1915.
Harold Rosson. Cinematographer: The Asphalt Jungle. Harold G. "Hal" Rosson, a cinematographer known for his subtle and imaginative lighting, was born in Genaseo, New York, on August 24, 1895, although some sources cite his birthday as April 6, 1895, or in 1889.
Harold G. "Hal" Rosson, a cinematographer known for his subtle and imaginative lighting, was born in Genaseo, New York, on August 24, 1895, although some sources cite his birthday as April 6, 1895, or in 1889. Rosson entered the movie industry in 1908 as an actor at the Vitagraph Studios in Brooklyn, New York.
Sep 8, 1988 · Harold (Hal) Rosson, the celebrated and venerated director of photography whose work ranged from such significant silent pictures as “David Harum” in 1915 to a cherished filmdom fantasy, “The...
Sep 7, 1988 · Harold (Hal) Rosson, celebrated director of photography on pictures ranging from such epic silents as “David Harum” in 1915 to the cherished “The Wizard of Oz,” has died in Palm Beach, Fla., it...
Sep 9, 1988 · Harold G. Rosson, the cinematographer who filmed ''The Wizard of Oz'' and ''The Asphalt Jungle'' during a 52-year Hollywood career, died Tuesday at his home in Palm Beach, Fla. He was 93...
He is best known for his work on the 1939 fantasy film The Wizard of Oz. Harold Rosson began his film career in 1908 as an actor at the Vitagraph Studios in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York City. He became the assistant to Irvin Willat at the Mark Dintenfass Studios.
