Ernest Haller
1896–1970 (age 74)
cinematographer
Biography
Ernest Haller shaped the visual language of classic American cinema, earning an Academy Award for "Gone with the Wind" and crafting luminous frames for stars such as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. His career spanned silent pictures through the vibrancy of color film, consistently prioritizing mood and nuance in every shot.
Colleagues admired his steady hand and ability to collaborate across genres, leaving behind a legacy of indelible images. He is remembered with reverence at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where admirers may pause to honor his contributions to the art of filmmaking.