Johan Ankerstjerne
Danish cinematographer (1886–1959)
Johan Valdemar Ankerstjerne was a Danish cinematographer who for many years was head of cinematography at Nordisk Film. He was reportedly the best cameraman in Denmark in the 1910s, making many films for August Blom from 1911 until 1916 and then for Benjamin Christensen. He created the unique "images of Haxan". In 1932 he founded Denmark's first film laboratory, Johan Ankerstjerne A/S which, after merging with Nordisk Film Teknik, became the largest production facility in the country.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 9 films (1913–1922) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | A VICTIM OF INTRIGUE. | Nordisk Films Co. | ||||
| 1913 | ATLANTIS. | Nordisk Films Co. | 113 min | B&W | ||
| 1913 | THE BANK RUN. | Nordisk Film Co. | ||||
| 1913 | THE GOVERNOR'S DAUGHTER. | Selig Polyscope Co. | B&W | |||
| 1913 | THROUGH THE TEST OF FIRE. | Nordisk Film Co. | ||||
| 1915 | BLIND JUSTICE. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | 3 reels | B&W | silent | |
| 1915 | PRO PATRIA. | Nordisk Films Kompagni | 1 reel | B&W | silent | |
| 1916 | THE NIGHT OF REVENGE. | A/S Dansk Biograf Kompagni | 77 | 16mm | B&W | silent |
| 1922 | Häxan | Svensk Filmindustri | 12000 | 16mm | B&W | silent |