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Lee Garmes Biography

Birth Name:Lee Garmes

Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois, United States

Profession Cinematographer, Director, Producer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

Served as president of the American Society of Cinematographers in 1960 and 1961
Created the Independent Screen Producers Association in 1972
Remained married to actress Ruth Hall from 1933 until his death
Began his career as an assistant for Thomas H․ Ince Studios
Quote: "[on getting into the film business] "I got a job as a painter's assistant in the paint department at the old Thomas H․ Ince Studios․""
Became one of the early proponent of video technology
Had an uncredited role in the classic 1939 film "Gone with the Wind․"