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Margaret Bourke-White(1904-1971)

  • Cinematographer
  • Director
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was born on 14 June 1904 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. She was a cinematographer and director, known for American Playhouse (1980), Eyes on Russia (1934) and Of All Things (1956). She was married to Erskine Caldwell and Everett Chapman. She died on 27 August 1971 in Darien, Connecticut, USA.
BornJune 14, 1904
DiedAugust 27, 1971(67)
BornJune 14, 1904
DiedAugust 27, 1971(67)
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Known for

American Playhouse (1980)
American Playhouse
7.3
TV Series
  • Camera and Electrical Department
The Song of the Voodoo (1931)
Eyes on Russia
Short
  • Cinematographer
  • 1934
Of All Things
TV Series
  • Self
The Sam Levenson Show
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Cinematographer



  • The Song of the Voodoo (1931)
    Red Republic
    Short
    • Cinematographer (uncredited)
    • 1934
  • The Song of the Voodoo (1931)
    Eyes on Russia
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1934

Director



  • The Song of the Voodoo (1931)
    Eyes on Russia
    Short
    • Director
    • 1934

Camera and Electrical Department



  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • additional still photographer
    • 1982

Personal details

  • Born
    • June 14, 1904
    • The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 27, 1971
    • Darien, Connecticut, USA(complications from Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouses
      Erskine Caldwell1939 - 1942 (divorced)
  • Other works
    Book: "Halfway to Freedom", 1948.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Her last name Bourke-White is a combination of her mother's and father's surnames.

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