Tuesday, October 05, 2021

Painter With Light: John Alton@120


Five Books: Who is the greatest cinematographer of film noir?

Barry Forshaw: John Alton. He is a genius who made the work of directors such as Anthony Mann look even better. The classic image of men in trench coats and hats silhouetted against smoky, rainy streets.



A scene from Canon City, 1948

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