John van den Broek

John van den Broek (?1895 - June 29, 1918) was a Dutch born cinematographer. He is remembered primarily for his work on the films of Maurice Tourneur. Van den Broek died at 23 while filming the Tourneur directed film Woman in 1918. According to Tourneur's biographer Harry Waldman, Van den Broek was on a cliff in Maine filming some large waves when he got caught in a series of waves that carried him out to sea. His body was never recovered.

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John van den Broek
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1895
Date of deathJune 29, 1918
Place of death
Maine

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  1. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0111105