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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939).
| Title: | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). |
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| Authors: | Williams, David E. |
| Source: | American Cinematographer. Feb2024, Vol. 105 Issue 2, p72-72. 1p. 1 Black and White Photograph. |
| Abstract: | The article informs Joseph B. Walker, ASC, known for his collaborations with director Frank Capra, including classics like "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," relied on self-taught expertise gleaned from an apprenticeship under cinematographer Billy Bitzer. Despite never serving as a camera assistant or operator, Walker became a prolific inventor and was honored by the Academy for his technological contributions with the Gordon E. Sawyer Award in 1982. |
| Subject Terms: | *Cinematographers, Apprenticeship programs |
| People: | Walker, Joseph B., Capra, Frank, Bitzer, Billy |
| ISSN: | 00027928 |
| Database: | Art & Architecture Complete |
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