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Phil Rosen

Rosen (May 8, 1888 – October 22, 1951) was an American film director and cinematographer. He directed more than 140 films between 1915 and 1949. • Illustration — A photo by Nelson Evans of Rosen in 1921 He was born in Marienburg, German Empire (now, Malbork, Poland), grew up in Machias, Maine, and died in Hollywood, California, of a heart attack. He was one of the founders of the American Society of Cinematographers.

Also recorded as Philip Rosen · Philip E. Rosen

Phil Rosen

Original caption: " Philip E. Rosen, first president of the American Society of Cinematographers"

Nelson Evans · The American Cinematographer, Vol. 2 No. 20, November 1, 1921, page 13 · Public domain

Name
Phil Rosen
Born
8 May 1888
Birthplace
Marienburg, German Empire
Died
22 October 1951
Place of death
Hollywood, California
Occupation
Film director, cinematographer
Nationality
United States

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