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Wong Tung Jim, A.S.C. (Chinese: 黃宗霑; August 28, 1899 – July 12, 1976), known professionally as James Wong Howe (Houghto), was a Chinese-born American cinematographer who worked on over 130 films.
James Wong Howe. Cinematographer: The Thin Man. Master cinematographer James Wong Howe, whose career stretched from silent pictures through the mid-'70s, was born Wong Tung Jim in Canton (now Guangzhou), China, on August 28, 1899, the son of Wong How.
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James Wong Howe became one of the best cinematographers in history – he was even the most well paid cameraman in Hollywood for a time. But he had to fight prejudice all his life to...
May 27, 2022 · The Chinese American cinematographer James Wong Howe was an industrious, peripatetic youngster. In modern parlance, he was a hustler, but so was everyone in the early, exploratory years of...
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Apr 27, 2022 · The cinematographers of Golden Age Hollywood are often less familiar to us than the images they created, and James Wong Howe is a legend hiding in plain sight. The Thin Man (1934), Sweet Smell of...
May 20, 2024 · James Wong Howe (born August 28, 1899, Canton, China—died July 12, 1976, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was one of the greatest cinematographers of the American film industry, known for his innovative techniques.
Sep 9, 2022 · Learn about the life and work of James Wong Howe, one of the most revered cinematographers in film history. From his humble beginnings in China to his struggles in Hollywood, he was known for his ingenuity, his natural light, and his problem-solving skills.
