Irving G. Ries

Eustace Lycett
Born
Eustace Arden Lycett

(1890-01-15)January 15, 1890
Akron, Ohio, USA
DiedAugust 20, 1963(1963-08-20) (aged 73)
Hollywood, California, USA
Occupation(s)Special effects artist and cinematographer
Years active1913-1956

Irving G. Ries (January 15, 1890 – August 20, 1963) was a silent-era cinematographer who went on to do special effects during the sound era. He often worked with Stan Laurel when he was a cinematographer. As well as a few Oliver Hardy short films. He also did the first film they worked together on The Lucky Dog.

He was nominated at the 29th Academy Awards in the category of Best Special Effects for his work on the film Forbidden Planet. He shared his nomination with A. Arnold Gillespie and Wesley C. Miller.[1]

Selected filmography

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Cinematographer

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As a Special effects artist

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References

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  1. ^ "The 29th Academy Awards (1957) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
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