- One of only six cinematographers to have a star on the famous "Hollywood Walk of Fame"; the others are, Hal Mohr, Ray Rennahan, Leon Shamroy Haskell Wexler, and Conrad L. Hall.
- Joined Famous Players Lasky straight out of high school. Was mentored by Cecil B. DeMille, 1923-25. At MGM, 1929-30, then did freelance work in Germany, France and Hungary for several years. Joined 20th Century-Fox, 1933-34, then United Artists, 1934-35. Did his best work under contract at Warner Brothers, 1945-50, notably two films noir: The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947) and Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950).
- Member of A.S.C. (American Society of Cinematographers).
- Met his wife Lina Basquette when he photographed her screen test for The Godless Girl (1928). The two married during production.
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