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Douglas Shearer

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Naissance
17 novembre 1899 · Westmount, Québec, Canada
Décès
6 janvier 1971

Biographie

Douglas Graham Shearer (November 17, 1899 – January 5, 1971) was a Canadian-American pioneering sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures. He won seven Academy Awards for his work. In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. Douglas began his journey into cinema by studying experimental electricity at Northern Electric Company before joining MGM in 1925. Initially exploring lighting and cameras, he pivoted to sound when the era of sound pictures emerged in 1928. He pioneered synchronizing musical soundtracks with film scenes, notably in the groundbreaking "The Broadway Melody," which won the 1929 Oscar for Best Picture. As head of MGM's sound department until his retirement, Shearer revolutionized sound recording, winning an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording for "The Big House." His groundbreaking work at MGM significantly enhanced the technical aspects of filmmaking. His legacy was recognized even in death, receiving a front-page obituary in The New York Times—an honour typically reserved for industry giants and heads of state.

Connu pour

Affiche de Le Magicien d'Oz
Le Magicien d'Oz
Film · 1939 · ★ 7,6
Affiche de Chantons sous la pluie
Chantons sous la pluie
Film · 1952 · ★ 8,1
Affiche de Freaks, la monstrueuse parade
Freaks, la monstrueuse parade
Film · 1932 · ★ 7,8
Affiche de Indiscrétions
Indiscrétions
Film · 1940 · ★ 7,5
Affiche de Rendez-vous
Rendez-vous
Film · 1940 · ★ 8,1
Affiche de Un Américain à Paris
Un Américain à Paris
Film · 1951 · ★ 7,0
Affiche de Hantise
Hantise
Film · 1944 · ★ 7,5
Affiche de Les sept femmes de Barbe-Rousse
Les sept femmes de Barbe-Rousse
Film · 1954 · ★ 7,1
Affiche de Une nuit à l'opéra
Une nuit à l'opéra
Film · 1935 · ★ 7,4
Affiche de L'Introuvable
L'Introuvable
Film · 1934 · ★ 7,5
Affiche de Quand la ville dort
Quand la ville dort
Film · 1950 · ★ 7,5
Affiche de Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis
Film · 1951 · ★ 7,1

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