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
Around the World in 80 Days
Empire
Duel in the Sun
The Thief of Bagdad
Sunshine
Foreign Correspondent
Sinners
Cleopatra
Top Movie Credits
Gone with the Wind
Production Design
It's a Wonderful Life
Art Direction
Around the World in 80 Days
Associate Producer
Empire
Himself
Duel in the Sun
Co-Director
The Thief of Bagdad
Associate Producer
Sunshine
Title Designer
Foreign Correspondent
Special Effects
Sinners
Art Direction
Cleopatra
Other