Glorious Technicolor: Cinematography, 1964 - Part One

Yep, another two-parter, also courtesy of the distinctions made for the Visual Splendor categories. Hopefully, we can look at B&W Cinematography and Color Art Direction soon, but for now, let us bask in the brilliance of these nominees:

BECKET

Geoffrey Unsworth, director of photography

***

Unsworth does marvelous tricks with his lighting. He gives us a fuller sense of the glory of God.

CHEYENNE AUTUMN

 William Clothier, director of photography

****

Certainly the snowy climax is impressive enough, but I adore those mountains and rivers and officers' tents. Beautiful work.

MARY POPPINS

 Edward Colman, director of photography

****

Really: it never left the soundstage, yet that exterior is perfectly lit! But, of course, I have to go with the iconic chimney sweeps and the Bird Woman, with that Vaseline sheen on the edges.

MY FAIR LADY

 Harry Stradling, director of photography

*****

Also a soundstage show, Stradling gives us equally beautiful day and night.

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN

Daniel L. Fapp, director of photography

**

Subtle work, solidly done.

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Oscar and I once again team up to bring you the champion:

HARRY STRADLING

for

MY FAIR LADY

 I could have danced in this light