Jules Cronjager

1871–1934 (age 63)

Cinematographer/Director

Biography

Jules Cronjager (1871-1934) was a cinematographer and occasional director whose keen eye for lighting and composition helped to shape the visual grammar of early American cinema.

His work on a variety of silent productions revealed a commitment to storytelling through imagery, and he is fondly recalled by family and colleagues at Forest Lawn Memorial Park where he rests.

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