Ira H. Morgan
| Ira H. Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 April 1889 Fort Ross, California, Uniyed States |
| Died |
10 April 1959 (aged 70) San Rafael, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Known for | Work with Frank Buck |
| Spouse(s) | Rena Carlton |
Ira Harry Morgan (2 April 1889 – 10 April 1959) was an American cinematographer. He successfully transitioned from the Silent era to the age of talkies. He filmed famed animal-trainer Frank Buck’s film Tiger Fangs.[1]
Early years
Morgan broke in as a cameraman with Gaumont News, a pioneer of newsreels. Later he was behind the camera when Essanay Films were made at Niles Canyon, Alameda County, where the old Bronco Billy series was produced. In 1919 he joined director King Vidor.[2]
Later career
During his long career, Morgan worked extensively for major studios such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as well as independent producers. Notably, he worked with former Essanay colleague Roland Totheroh on Charles Chaplin's Modern Times (1936). Morgan ended his career with a long series of films at Monogram Pictures. His last credit was The Cyclops (1957), released by Allied Artists, successor to Monogram.
Other credits included George W. Hill's Tell It to the Marines with Lon Chaney, James Cruze's Washington Merry-Go-Round with Lee Tracy, Michael Curtiz's Jimmy the Gent with James Cagney, Frank Buck’s film Tiger Fangs, Johnny Doesn't Live Here Any More, Revenue Agent, Jungle Jim, Chain Gang, and The Lost Tribe.
Selected filmography
- Enchantment (1921)
- Beauty's Worth (1922)
- Detective Kitty O'Day (1944)
- The Mutineers (1949)[3]
References
- ↑ Lehrer, Steven (2006). Bring 'Em Back Alive: The Best of Frank Buck. Texas Tech University press. pp. x–xi. ISBN 0-89672-582-0.
- ↑ Ira H. Morgan, Pioneer Screen Cameraman, Dies. Los Angeles Times, 11 April 1959
- ↑ Yarbrough, Jean (1950-03-01), The Mutineers, retrieved 2016-11-07