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- Birth nameHenry Gordon Jennings
- Gordon Jennings was born on June 25, 1896 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The War of the Worlds (1953), Reap the Wild Wind (1942) and Spawn of the North (1938). He was married to Florence Anderson and Mary Genevra McClellan. He died on January 11, 1953 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- SpousesFlorence Anderson(October 1933 - January 11, 1953) (his death)Mary Genevra McClellan(September 15, 1917 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)
- He was an engineer before becoming an assistant cameraman in 1919.
- He was the first to create title/credits that move up the screen.
- Brother of special effects expert and cinematographer Devereaux Jennings.
- He was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (A.S.C.).
- Father of one-time producer John D. Jennings.
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