William C. Mellor

William C. Mellor

1903-06-29
59 (1963-04-30)
Missouri, USA

William C. Mellor was an American cinematographer, who's career in filmmaking spanned almost three decades. He was nominated for 3 Oscars throughout his career and won 2.

Missouri, USA

William C. Mellor was an American cinematographer, who's career in filmmaking spanned almost three decades. He was nominated for 3 Oscars throughout his career and won 2.

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Giant 1956 (7.608)

Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
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A Place in the Sun 1951 (7.279)

A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
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Bad Day at Black Rock 1955 (7.3)

One-armed war veteran John J. Macreedy steps off a train at the sleepy little town of Black Rock. Once there, he begins to unravel a web of lies, secrecy, and murder.