Lee Garmes

Lee Garmes (May 27, 1898 - August 31, 1978) was an award-winning American cinematographer.

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May 27 - 1898 - August 31 - 1978 - American - Cinematographer

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Born in Peoria, Illinois, Garmes directed the photography on six films that were nominated for an Academy Award. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography four times, winning once in 1932 for Shanghai Express. In addition, Garmes twice received the Eastman Kodak Award.

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Peoria, Illinois - Academy Award for Best Cinematography - Shanghai Express - Eastman Kodak Award

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According to American Cinematographer Magazine of November 1978, "Although officially unaccredited, Lee Garmes photographed a considerable portion of Gone with the Wind. Many consider the famous railroad yard sequence among his finest cinematic efforts."

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American Cinematographer Magazine - Gone with the Wind

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Garmes was married to film actress Ruth Hall from 1933 until his death in 1978. He is interred in the Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

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Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery - Glendale, California

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