G.R. Aldo(1905-1953)
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Noted Italian cinematographer G.R. Aldo (born Aldo Graziati) began his
film career as an actor in French films, but soon gave up that
profession. He kept his hand in the film business, however, becoming a
still photographer, a position he kept for nearly 20 years. His eye was
always on becoming a cinematographer, though, and to that end he worked
his way up to assistant cameraman, then camera operator, until he
finally secured the position of full-fledged cinematographer. He shot
La Terra Trema (1948)
to great critical acclaim. He worked with the finest of Italian
directors, such as Vittorio De Sica and
Luchino Visconti, and was responsible
for the photography on such classics as
Umberto D. (1952),
Miracle in Milan (1951) and
Terminal Station (1953).