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The Cinematographer

The Cinematographer

Genres

Documentary

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A behind-the-scenes look at the responsibilities of the cinematographer. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

13 January 1951

Country

United States of America

Cast

Warner Anderson

Warner Anderson

Narrator

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