Jay Turner (cinematographer)
American cinematographer
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Jay Turner was an American cinematographer who worked in Hollywood primarily during the 1920s. He frequently collaborated with actor-director Lupino Lane.[1][2][3][4]
Born
May 14, 1896
Jay Robert Turner
May 14, 1896
Martinsville, Indiana, USA
DiedOctober 29, 1960 (aged 64)
Los Angeles, California, USA
OccupationCinematographer
Jay Turner | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jay Robert Turner May 14, 1896 Martinsville, Indiana, USA |
| Died | October 29, 1960 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
Biography
Jay was born in Martinsville, Indiana, to Harry Turner and Sophinda Williams. The family relocated to Los Angeles when Jay was young, and by 1920, he was working at a film studio as a cameraman. He married Katherine Potter in 1924.[5] His last known project as cinematographer was 1929's Battling Sisters. After that, he appears to have become the building manager for a Hollywood apartment building owned by Lupino Lane.[6]
Selected filmography
- Battling Sisters (1929)
- Good Night Nurse (1929)
- Howling Hollywood (1929)
- Be My King (1928)
- Roaming Romeo (1928)
- Fandango (1928)
- Sword Points (1928)
- Hello Sailor (1927)
- From a Cabby's Seat (1926)
- Darwin Was Right (1924)
- A Friendly Husband (1923)[1]
