Arthur Edeson

1891–1970 (age 79)

Cinematographer

Biography

Arthur Edeson, born in 1891, helped shape the visual vocabulary of Hollywood by crafting luminous images and atmospheric lighting for early talkies, including The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca.

His mastery of shadow and composition lent power to dramas and comedies alike, and he was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park after retiring from a career that guided cinematographers for generations.

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