William Cameron Menzies

William Cameron Menzies (July 29, 1896 – March 5, 1957) was an 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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Birth dateJuly 29, 1896
Birth place
New Haven Connecticut
Date of deathMarch 05, 1957
Education
Yale University
University of Edinburgh

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