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Joseph Walker (I) (1892–1985)

Frank Capra's favourite cinematographer began his working life as an electrical engineer who collaborated with Lee De Forest on building the first wireless transmitter. However, it was his interest in moving picture photography which led him to work in film laboratories, where his numerous pioneering inventions included the first lens adjustment mechanisms (zoom lenses)... See full bio »

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(age 92) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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Filmography

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1952 Affair in Trinidad (director of photography)
 
1951 The Mob (director of photography)
 
1950 Born Yesterday (director of photography)
 
1950 Harriet Craig (director of photography)
 
1950 Never a Dull Moment (director of photography)
 
1950 No Sad Songs for Me (director of photography)
 
1950 A Woman of Distinction (director of photography)
 
1949 Tell It to the Judge (director of photography)
 
1949 Mr. Soft Touch (director of photography)
 
1948 The Dark Past (director of photography)
 
1947 The Lady from Shanghai (uncredited)
 
1947 The Guilt of Janet Ames (director of photography)
 
1946 It's a Wonderful Life (director of photography)
 
1946 Tars and Spars
 
1945 She Wouldn't Say Yes (director of photography)
 
1944 Together Again (director of photography)
 
1943 What a Woman!
 
1942 My Sister Eileen (director of photography)
 
1942 They All Kissed the Bride (director of photography)
 
1941 Bedtime Story (director of photography)
 
1941 You Belong to Me (director of photography)
 
1941 Here Comes Mr. Jordan (director of photography)
 
1941 Penny Serenade (director of photography)
 
1940 Arizona (director of photography: interiors)
 
1940 Too Many Husbands (director of photography)
 
1940 His Girl Friday (director of photography)
 
1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (director of photography)
 
1939 Only Angels Have Wings (photography)
 
1939 There's That Woman Again (photography)
 
1938 You Can't Take It with You (photography)
 
1938 Joy of Living (photographed by)
 
1938 Start Cheering (photography)
 
1937 The Awful Truth (photography)
 
1937 Lost Horizon (photography)
 
1936 Theodora Goes Wild (photography)
 
1936 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (photography)
 
1935 The Girl Friend
 
1935 Love Me Forever
 
1935 Eight Bells
 
1934 Broadway Bill (photography)
 
1934 One Night of Love (photography)
 
1934 It Happened One Night (photography)
 
1933 Lady for a Day (photography)
 
1933 Below the Sea (photography)
 
1933 Air Hostess
 
1933 The Bitter Tea of General Yen (photography)
 
1932 Virtue (photography)
 
1932 American Madness (photography)
 
1932 By Whose Hand? (photographed by - uncredited)
 
1932 Shopworn (photography)
 
1932 The Final Edition (photography)
 
1932 Forbidden (photography)
 
1931 The Deceiver
 
1931 Platinum Blonde (photography)
 
1931 The Miracle Woman (photography)
 
1931 Lover Come Back
 
1931 Subway Express
 
1931 Dirigible (photography)
 
1930 Rain or Shine (photography)
 
1930 Ladies of Leisure (photography)
 
1929 Song of Love
 
1929 Flight (photography)
 
1929 The Quitter
 
1929 Trial Marriage (as Joe Walker)
 
1928 Object: Alimony
 
1928 The Sideshow
 
1928 Restless Youth
 
1928 Nothing to Wear
 
1928 Driftwood (as Joe Walker)
 
1928 Submarine
 
1928 Court-Martial
 
1928 Virgin Lips (as Joe Walker)
 
1928 Lady Raffles
 
1928 Say It with Sables (as Joe Walker)
 
1928 Ransom
 
1928 Modern Mothers
 
1928 After the Storm
 
1927 Aflame in the Sky (as Joe Walker)
 
1927 Stage Kisses
 
1927 The Tigress
 
1927 Shanghaied
 
1927 The Flying U Ranch (as Joe Walker)
 
1927 Death Valley
 
1927 Fire and Steel
 
1927 The Outlaw Dog (as Joe Walker)
 
1927 Tarzan and the Golden Lion (as Joe Walker)
 
1926 Flaming Fury (as Joe Walker)
 
1926 The Baited Trap
 
1926 The Dixie Flyer
 
1926 Officer '444' (as Joe Walker)
 
1925 North Star
 
1925 Pleasure Buyers
 
1925 Clash of the Wolves (photography - uncredited)
 
1925 Let Women Alone
 
1924 Chalk Marks
 
1924 The Wise Virgin
 
1923 Danger
 
1923 The Grub Stake
 
1921 A Bear, a Boy and a Dog (short)
 
1920 Something New (photographed by / as Joe Walker)
 
1919 Back to God's Country (photographer / as J.M. Walker)
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
1935 The Best Man Wins (director of photography: underwater sequences - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
1959 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
Frank Capra (1959) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2007 At Lionhead (documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details


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1 Print Biography  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

J.M. Walker | Joe Walker
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Trivia:

Member of A.S.C. (American Society of Cinematographers). See more »

Star Sign:

Leo