William Cameron Menzies

Born: 1896-07-29

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Biography

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William Cameron Menzies (July 29, 1896 – March 5, 1957) was an Academy Award-winning American film production designer (a job title he invented) and art director who also worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter during a career spanning five decades. He earned acclaim for his work in silent movies, and later pioneered the use of color in film for dramatic effect.

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Known For

Gone with the Wind
It's a Wonderful Life
The Thief of Bagdad
Around the World in 80 Days
Duel in the Sun
Sunshine
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Foreign Correspondent
The Thief of Bagdad
Cavalcade

Top Movie Credits

Gone with the Wind Production Design
The Thief of Bagdad Associate Producer
Duel in the Sun Co-Director
Sunshine Title Designer
For Whom the Bell Tolls Production Design
Foreign Correspondent Special Effects
The Thief of Bagdad Art Direction
Cavalcade Special Effects