Irving G. Ries
Camera · Special Effects · Cinematography · Director of Photography
Born Jan 15, 1890 · Akron, Ohio, USA
Active 1920–1963
Irving G. Ries 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.
Filmography
Singin' in the Rain (1952) — Special EffectsForbidden Planet (1956) — Special EffectsAn American in Paris (1951) — Special EffectsScaramouche (1952) — Special EffectsIt's Always Fair Weather (1955) — Special EffectsSpringtime (1920) — Director of PhotographyThe Lucky Dog (1921) — Director of PhotographyDangerous When Wet (1953) — Special EffectsThe Reformer and the Redhead (1950) — Special EffectsMud and Sand (1922) — CinematographyThe Ladder Jinx (1922) — Director of PhotographyThe Backyard (1920) — Director of PhotographyThe Belle of New York (1952) — Special EffectsThe Pest (1922) — Director of PhotographyGive a Girl a Break (1953) — Special EffectsHard-Hittin' Hamilton (1924) — Director of PhotographyWhen Knights Were Cold (1923) — Director of PhotographyThe Decorator (1920) — Director of PhotographyThe Handy Man (1923) — Director of Photography