Biography
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Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 β February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.
Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. was born in Lawrence, Kansas and died in Hollywood. During WWII was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit (See Photo). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).
Filmography
all 33
Movies 33
Director 3
Cinematographer
![Hollywood Thrill-Makers](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/898415-hollywood-thrill-makers.webp)
Hollywood Thrill-Makers (1954)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/137929-buffalo-bill-in-tomahawk-territory.webp)
Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory (1952)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Cattle Queen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/158748-cattle-queen.webp)
Cattle Queen (1951)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Border Outlaws](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/137550-border-outlaws.webp)
Border Outlaws (1950)
Movie
Cinematographer
![I Killed Geronimo](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/121185-i-killed-geronimo.webp)
I Killed Geronimo (1950)
Movie
Cinematography
![Timber Fury](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/1005738-timber-fury.webp)
Timber Fury (1950)
Movie
Cinematographer
![The Winner's Circle](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/137324-the-winner-s-circle.webp)
The Winner's Circle (1948)
Movie
Aerial Camera
![Gallant Journey](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/77710-gallant-journey.webp)
Gallant Journey (1946)
Movie
Cinematographer
![P-38 Flight Characteristics](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
P-38 Flight Characteristics (1943)
Movie
Additional Photography
![Dive Bomber](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/86318-dive-bomber.webp)
Dive Bomber (1941)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
![Ridin' the Trail](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/153502-ridin-the-trail.webp)
Ridin' the Trail (1940)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Lightning Strikes West](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/135573-lightning-strikes-west.webp)
Lightning Strikes West (1940)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Murder on the Yukon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/135602-murder-on-the-yukon.webp)
Murder on the Yukon (1940)
Movie
Aerial Camera
![The Flying Deuces](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/24329-the-flying-deuces.webp)
The Flying Deuces (1939)
Movie
9
Cinematographer
![Daughter of the Tong](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/649106-daughter-of-the-tong.webp)
Daughter of the Tong (1939)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Two Gun Troubador](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/654542-two-gun-troubador.webp)
Two Gun Troubador (1939)
Movie
Aerial Director of Photography
![Wings of the Navy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/74216-wings-of-the-navy.webp)
Wings of the Navy (1939)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Code of the Fearless](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/135253-code-of-the-fearless.webp)
Code of the Fearless (1939)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Special Agent K-7](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/134958-special-agent-k-7.webp)
Special Agent K-7 (1936)
Movie
Aerial Camera
![Murder in the Clouds](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/84194-murder-in-the-clouds.webp)
Murder in the Clouds (1934)
Movie
Director of Photography
![The Crowd Roars](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/79187-the-crowd-roars.webp)
The Crowd Roars (1932)
Movie
Aerial Camera
![The Lost Squadron](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/67349-the-lost-squadron.webp)
The Lost Squadron (1932)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Branded](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/259660-branded.webp)
Branded (1931)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Hell's Angels](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/8362-hell-s-angels.webp)
Hell's Angels (1930)
Movie
Camera Operator
![The Girl of the Golden West](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/133108-the-girl-of-the-golden-west.webp)
The Girl of the Golden West (1930)
Movie
Aerial Camera / Camera Operator
![The Dawn Patrol](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/79192-the-dawn-patrol.webp)
The Dawn Patrol (1930)
Movie
Aerial Director of Photography
![Flight](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/92972-flight.webp)
Flight (1929)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Code of the Northwest](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Code of the Northwest (1926)
Movie
Cinematographer
![A String of Diamonds](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/688368-a-string-of-diamonds.webp)
A String of Diamonds (1926)
Movie
Cinematographer
![Pioneers of the West](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/124222-pioneers-of-the-west.webp)
Pioneers of the West (1925)
Movie
Cinematographer
![The Golden Trail](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/308679-the-golden-trail.webp)
The Golden Trail (1925)
Movie
Cinematographer
![The Last Man on Earth](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/23804-the-last-man-on-earth.webp)
The Last Man on Earth (1924)
Movie
Cinematographer
![The White Squaw](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/669215-the-white-squaw.webp)
The White Squaw (1920)
Movie
Information
Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Birthday1892-08-24
Deathday1970-02-08 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceLawrence, Kansas, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsE. G. Dyer, Elmer G. Dyer
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