Irving G. Ries (January 15, 1890 – August 20, 1963) was a silent-era cinematographer who went on to do special effects during the sound era. He often worked with Stan Laurel when he was a cinematographer. As well as a few Oliver Hardy short films. He also did the first film they worked together on ''

The Lucky Dog ''The Lucky Dog'' (1921) is the first film to include Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy together in a film before they became the famous comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy. Although they appear in scenes together, Laurel and Hardy play independently. ...

''. He was nominated at the 29th

Academy Awards The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

in the category of Best Special Effects for his work on the film ''

Forbidden Planet ''Forbidden Planet'' is a 1956 American science fiction film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, produced by Nicholas Nayfack, and directed by Fred M. Wilcox from a script by Cyril Hume that was based on an original film story by Allen Adler and Irvi ...

''. He shared his nomination with

A. Arnold Gillespie Albert Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie (October 14, 1899 – May 3, 1978) was an American cinema special effects artist. Biography He was born on October 14, 1899, in El Paso, Texas. Gillespie joined MGM as a set designer in 1925, a year after it was ...

and Wesley C. Miller.

Selected filmography

Cinematographer

*'' Barbarous Mexico'' (1913)
''On the Firing Line with the Germans''
(1915) *'' The Slavey'' (1919) *'' The Backyard'' (1920) *''

Dames and Dentists ''Dames and Dentists'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Cast * Jimmy Aubrey as The Husband * Oliver Hardy (as Babe Hardy) * Richard Smith See also * List of American films of 1920 * Oliver Hardy filmography __N ...

'' (1920) *''

The Decorator ''The Decorator'' is a 1920 American silent short comedy film directed by Jess Robbins and featuring Oliver Hardy. Cast * Jimmy Aubrey as Jimmy * Oliver Hardy as Babe, a millionaire (credited as Babe Hardy) * Kathleen Myers as The girl (credi ...

'' (1920) *'' Fists and Fodder'' (1920) *''

He Laughs Last ''He Laughs Last'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Cast * Jimmy Aubrey as The New Sheriff * Dixie Lamont as The Dove of Peace Center * Oliver Hardy as Handsome Hal (as Babe Hardy) See also * List of American fil ...

'' (1920) *''

'' (1921) *''

The Ladder Jinx ''The Ladder Jinx'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Jess Robbins and starring Edward Everett Horton, Margaret Landis and Tully Marshall.Munden p.411 Cast * Edward Everett Horton as Arthur Barnes * Margaret Landis as Helen ...

'' (1922) *''

Mud and Sand ''Mud and Sand'' is a silent film starring Stan Laurel. The title spoofs the Rudolph Valentino film ''Blood and Sand (1922 film), Blood and Sand'', and many scenes directly parody that film: Dona Sol is replaced by Filet de Sole and Carmen is ...

'' (1922) *'' The Pest'' (1922) *'' The Handy Man'' (1923) *''

When Knights Were Cold ''When Knights Were Cold'' is a 1923 American comedy film directed by Frank Fouce starring Stan Laurel. Cast * Stan Laurel as Lord Helpus, a Slippery Knight * Mae Laurel as Countess Out, a Classy Eve * Catherine Bennett as Princess Elizabeth Ne ...

'' (1923) *'' Biff Bang Buddy'' (1924) *'' Cyclone Buddy'' (1924) *''

Fast and Fearless ''Fast and Fearless'' is a 1924 American silent Western film directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Betty Burbridge and starring Buffalo Bill, Jr. and Jean Arthur. The film is mostly lost: only reel 2 out of 5 has been saved at the Library of ...

'' (1924) *'' Hard-Hittin' Hamilton'' (1924) *'' Gold and Grit'' (1925) *''

The Hollywood Revue of 1929 ''The Hollywood Revue of 1929'', or simply ''The Hollywood Revue'', is a 1929 American pre-Code musical comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was the studio's second feature-length musical, and one of their earliest sound films. Produce ...

'' (1929) *''

The Mysterious Island ''The Mysterious Island'' (french: L'Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne's f ...

'' (1929)

As a Special effects artist

*''

The Canterville Ghost "The Canterville Ghost" is a humorous short story by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in '' The Court and Society Review'', 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about an American fa ...

'' (1944) *''

Plymouth Adventure ''Plymouth Adventure'' is a 1952 Technicolor drama film with an ensemble cast starring Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson and Leo Genn, made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Clarence Brown, and produced by Dore Schary. The screenplay ...

'' (1952) *'' Singin' in the Rain'' (1952) *''

'' (1956)

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* Special effects people American cinematographers 1890 births 1963 deaths Artists from Akron, Ohio {{US-cinematographer-stub