Joseph H. August was a prolific cinematographer who worked from 1911-1947. After graduating from the Colorado School of Mining, August became an assistant cameraman for Thomas Ince in 1911 and was soon promoted to first cameraman. He then worked as the regular cinematographer of Reginald Barker, William S. Hart and other directors throughout the silent era. In 1918 he was a co-founder of the elite American Society of Cinematographers (A.S.C.), an association for the promotion of excellence in motion picture photography. He later went on to work on some of John Ford's most famous films. He served as a Navy commander in Iceland and the Pacific during WW II. In 1947, while filming Portrait of Jennie he collapsed and died on the set. His son, Joseph A. August, Jr. works as a television cameraman.
| Title | Year | Editors' Rating | User Rating | |
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Portrait of Jennie
Cinematographer |
1948 | |||
They Were Expendable
Cinematographer |
1945 | |||
The Devil and Daniel Webster
Cinematographer |
1941 | |||
Melody Ranch
Cinematographer |
1940 | |||
Primrose Path
Cinematographer |
1940 | |||
Gunga Din
Cinematographer |
1939 | |||
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Man of Conquest
Cinematographer |
1939 | |||
Nurse Edith Cavell
Cinematographer |
1939 | |||
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cinematographer |
1939 | |||
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Border G-Man
Cinematographer |
1938 | |||
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Gun Law
Cinematographer |
1938 | |||
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The Saint in New York
Cinematographer |
1938 | |||
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This Marriage Business
Cinematographer |
1938 | |||
A Damsel in Distress
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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Fifty Roads to Town
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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Music for Madame
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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Sea Devils
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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Super Sleuth
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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The Soldier and the Lady
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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There Goes My Girl
Cinematographer |
1937 | |||
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Every Saturday Night
Cinematographer |
1936 | |||
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Grand Jury
Cinematographer |
1936 | |||
Mary of Scotland
Cinematographer |
1936 | |||
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Muss 'em Up
Cinematographer |
1936 | |||
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The Plough and the Stars
Cinematographer |
1936 | |||
After the Dance
Cinematographer |
1935 | |||
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Eight Bells
Cinematographer |
1935 | |||
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I'll Love You Always
Cinematographer |
1935 | |||
Sylvia Scarlett
Cinematographer |
1935 | |||
The Informer
Cinematographer |
1935 | |||
The Whole Town's Talking
Cinematographer |
1935 | |||
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Among the Missing
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
Black Moon
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
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No Greater Glory
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
The Captain Hates the Sea
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
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The Defense Rests
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
Twentieth Century
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
Woman Haters
Cinematographer |
1934 | |||
A Man's Castle
Cinematographer |
1933 | |||
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As the Devil Commands
Cinematographer |
1933 | |||
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Cocktail Hour
Cinematographer |
1933 | |||
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Master of Men
Cinematographer |
1933 | |||
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No More Orchids
Cinematographer |
1933 | |||
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Charlie Chan's Chance
Cinematographer, Producer |
1932 | |||
Mystery Ranch
Cinematographer |
1932 | |||
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That's My Boy
Cinematographer |
1932 | |||
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The Silent Witness
Cinematographer |
1932 | |||
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Vanity Street
Cinematographer |
1932 | |||
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Heartbreak
Cinematographer |
1931 | |||
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Mr. Lemon of Orange
Cinematographer |
1931 | |||
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Quick Millions
Cinematographer |
1931 | |||
The Black Camel
Cinematographer |
1931 | |||
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The Brat
Cinematographer |
1931 | |||
The Seas Beneath
Cinematographer |
1931 | |||
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Double Cross Roads
Cinematographer |
1930 | |||
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Man Trouble
Cinematographer |
1930 | |||
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Men Without Women
Cinematographer |
1930 | |||
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On Your Back
Cinematographer |
1930 | |||
Up the River
Cinematographer |
1930 | |||
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Salute
Cinematographer |
1929 | |||
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Seven Faces
Cinematographer |
1929 | |||
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Strong Boy
Cinematographer |
1929 | |||
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The Black Watch
Cinematographer |
1929 | |||
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Don't Marry
Cinematographer |
1928 | |||
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Honor Bound
Cinematographer |
1928 | |||
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Come to My House
Cinematographer |
1927 | |||
The Beloved Rogue
Cinematographer |
1927 | |||
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Fig Leaves
Cinematographer |
1926 | |||
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Road to Glory
Cinematographer |
1926 | |||
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Lightnin'
Cinematographer |
1925 | |||
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The Ancient Mariner
Cinematographer |
1925 | |||
Tumbleweeds
Cinematographer |
1925 | |||
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Dante's Inferno
Cinematographer |
1924 | |||
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Fighting Heart
Cinematographer |
1924 | |||
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Vagabond Trail
Cinematographer |
1924 | |||
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Big Dan
Cinematographer |
1923 | |||
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Cupid's Fireman
Cinematographer |
1923 | |||
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Madness of Youth
Cinematographer |
1923 | |||
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Man Who Won
Cinematographer |
1923 | |||
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St. Elmo
Cinematographer |
1923 | |||
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A California Romance
Cinematographer |
1922 | |||
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Arabian Love
Cinematographer |
1922 | |||
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The Love Gambler
Cinematographer |
1922 | |||
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Travelin' on
Cinematographer |
1922 | |||
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O'Malley of the Mounted
Cinematographer |
1921 | |||
The Three Word Brand
Cinematographer |
1921 | |||
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White Oak
Cinematographer |
1921 | |||
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Cradle of Courage
Cinematographer |
1920 | |||
Sand!
Cinematographer |
1920 | |||
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The Testing Block
Cinematographer |
1920 | |||
The Toll Gate
Cinematographer |
1920 | |||
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Breed of Men
Cinematographer |
1919 | |||
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The Money Corral
Cinematographer |
1919 | |||
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The Poppy Girl's Husband
Cinematographer |
1919 | |||
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Border Wireless
Cinematographer |
1918 | |||
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Branding Broadway
Cinematographer |
1918 | |||
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He Comes up Smiling
Cinematographer |
1918 | |||
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Riddle Gawne
Cinematographer |
1918 | |||
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Golden Rule Kate
Cinematographer |
1917 | |||
The Narrow Trail
Cinematographer |
1917 | |||
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Truthful Tulliver
Cinematographer |
1917 | |||
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Wolf Lowry
Cinematographer |
1917 | |||
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Between Men
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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Civilization
Art Director, Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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Dawn Maker
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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Devil's Double
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
Hell's Hinges
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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The Apostle of Vengeance
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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The Aryan
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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The Patriot
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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The Primal Lure
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
The Return of Draw Egan
Cinematographer |
1916 | |||
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The Disciple
Cinematographer |
1915 | |||
The Bargain
Cinematographer |
1914 |
