Sol Halperin (February 16, 1902 – May 4, 1977) was an American special effects artist as well as a cinematographer. He was nominated at the
18th Academy Awards
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for
Best Special Effects, for the film ''
Captain Eddie''. His nomination was shared with
Fred Sersen,
Roger Heman Sr. and
Harry M. Leonard.
His nephew is Academy Award nominee
Richard H. Kline.
Selected filmography
Special effects
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Stanley and Livingstone'' (1939)
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Fallen Angel
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'' (1945)
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Leave Her to Heaven
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'' (1945)
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Captain Eddie'' (1945)
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Johnny Comes Flying Home'' (1946)
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Centennial Summer'' (1946)
As a cinematographer
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Wild West Romance'' (1928)
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Girl-Shy Cowboy'' (1928)
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Taking a Chance'' (1928) (as Sol Halprin)
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Married in Hollywood'' (1929)
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Double Cross Roads'' (1930)
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The Robe'' (1953); co-developed the ''CinemaScope'' process with Gordon Laube and Earl Ira Sponable
References
External links
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1902 births
1977 deaths
American cinematographers
Artists from Newark, New Jersey
American special effects people
Recipients of the Scientific and Technical Academy Award of Merit
Presidents of the American Society of Cinematographers
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