Arthur Martinelli

American cinematographer (1881–1967)

Arthur Martinelli was an American cinematographer whose career spanned from the silent era through the golden age of American movies. During that time he shot over 100 films. A pioneer in the industry, he was the cinematographer to film the first movie to star Ethel and John Barrymore.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 16 films (1916–1943) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 15 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1916 THE PURPLE LADY. Rolfe Photoplays Inc 5 reels B&W silent
1917 ALIAS MRS. JESSOP Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1917 THE END OF THE TOUR. Rolfe Photoplays Inc 5 reels B&W
1917 THE GREATEST POWER. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1917 THE TRAIL OF THE SHADOW. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1917 THE WHITE RAVEN. Rolfe Photoplays Inc 6 reels B&W
1918 THE WINNING OF BEATRICE. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels Color
1919 A FAVOR TO A FRIEND. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1919 FAIR AND WARMER. Metro Pictures Corp. 6 reels B&W
1919 FOOLS AND THEIR MONEY. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels Color & B&W
1919 JOHNNY-ON-THE-SPOT. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1919 THE AMATEUR ADVENTURESS. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels Color
1921 ALIAS LADYFINGERS. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1922 THE RIGHT THAT FAILED. Metro Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1939 THE MAD EMPRESS. First National. 8 reels B&W
1943 Deerslayer. Lew Landers 7 reels B&W