James Wong Howe
Biography
James Wong Howe, ASC, was a Chinese American cinematographer who worked on over 130 films. A master at the use of shadow, he was one of the first to use deep-focus cinematography, photography in which both foreground and distant planes remain in focus. During the 1930s and 1940s he was one of the most sought after cinematographers in Hollywood. He was nominated for ten Academy Awards for cinematography, winning twice. Howe was judged to be one of history's ten most influential cinematographers in a survey of the members of the International Cinematographers Guild.
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Movies (45)
Against All Odds: The Life of Cinematographer James Wong Howe
as Self (archive footage)
2024
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Visions of Light
as Self (archive footage)
1992
The Rickshaw Boy
Cinematography (Crew)
1981
Funny Lady
Director of Photography (Camera)
1975
James Wong Howe: Cinematographer
as Self
1973
The Horsemen
Cinematography (Crew)
1971
The Molly Maguires
Director of Photography (Camera)
1970
Last of the Mobile Hot Shots
Director of Photography (Camera)
1970
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Director of Photography (Camera)
1968
Hombre
Director of Photography (Camera)
1967
Seconds
Director of Photography (Camera)
1966
This Property Is Condemned
Director of Photography (Camera)
1966
The Glory Guys
Director of Photography (Camera)
1965
The Outrage
Director of Photography (Camera)
1964
Hud
Director of Photography (Camera)
1963
The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada
Cinematography (Crew)
1963
Tess of the Storm Country
Director of Photography (Camera)
1960
Song Without End
Director of Photography (Camera)
1960
The Story on Page One
Director of Photography (Camera)
1959
The Last Angry Man
Director of Photography (Camera)
1959
Bell, Book and Candle
Director of Photography (Camera)
1958
The Invisible Avenger
Director (Directing)
1958
The Old Man and the Sea
Director of Photography (Camera)
1958
Sweet Smell of Success
Director of Photography (Camera)
1957
Drango
Director of Photography (Camera)
1957
Armored Attack!
Director of Photography (Camera)
1957
Death of a Scoundrel
Director of Photography (Camera)
1956
The Rose Tattoo
Director of Photography (Camera)
1955
Picnic
Director of Photography (Camera)
1955
Autumn in Rome
Director of Photography (Camera)
1954
Go Man Go
Director (Directing)
1954
Jennifer
Director of Photography (Camera)
1953
Main Street to Broadway
Director of Photography (Camera)
1953
Indiscretion of an American Wife
Additional Director of Photography (Camera)
1953
Come Back, Little Sheba
Director of Photography (Camera)
1953
The World of Dong Kingman
Director (Directing)
1953
The Lady Says No
Director of Photography (Camera)
1952
Behave Yourself!
Director of Photography (Camera)
1951
He Ran All the Way
Director of Photography (Camera)
1951
The Brave Bulls
Cinematography (Crew)
1951
The Eagle and the Hawk
Director of Photography (Camera)
1950
The Baron of Arizona
Director of Photography (Camera)
1950
The Time of Your Life
Director of Photography (Camera)
1948
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Director of Photography (Camera)
1948
