In 1951, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences produced The Cinematographer, an informative short film about the complex role of the director of photography, and how this key position in any production is one of utmost collaboration with all other participants, from the writer, director, producer and cast to production design, wardrobe, makeup and location scouting. The script was written with input from the American Society of Cinematographers and the picture shot by Lionel Lindon, ASC. Featured in the starring role as “The Cinematographer” is Karl Struss, ASC — long one of the top directors of photography in Hollywood and winner of the very first Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work

“Moviegoers who’d like to see how movies are made on Hollywood sound stages are getting their wish in the series of industry short subjects currently being shown in theatres throughout the nation. Those who are especially interested in how a major feature is photographed will look forward to seeing The Cinematographer when it comes to their local theatre. This is probably one of the most interesting films in the series and depicts the director of photography’s role in the production of a motion picture. It is certain to make the work of the cinematographer more widely understood. Where heretofore the moviegoer rarely has given thought to howa picture story is put on film and thence brought to him on the theatre screen, The Cinematographer will create greater appreciation for the contribution the director of photography makes in the production in John Public’s cinema fare.” – Unsure if this matches film, but seems likely, need to pull film and check title to be sure – Ryan