Lee Garmes

Lee Garmes

American cinematographer (1898–1978)

Lee Garmes, A.S.C. was an American cinematographer. During his career, he worked with directors Howard Hawks, Max Ophüls, Josef von Sternberg, Alfred Hitchcock, King Vidor, Nicholas Ray and Henry Hathaway, whom he had met as a young man when the two first came to Hollywood in the silent era. He also co-directed two films with legendary screenwriter Ben Hecht: Angels Over Broadway and Actors and Sin.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 54 films (1918–1963) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1921 Nobody Home Elmer Clifton 16mm B&W silent
1919 NUGGET NELL. The New Art Film Co. 5 reels B&W
1918 THE HOPE CHEST. Famous Players-Lasky Corp. 5 reels B&W
19-- Shanghai Express Adolph Zukor presents ; a Paramount picture ; directed by Josef von Sternberg ; screen play by Jules Furthman. 81 16mm B&W sound