Person
Hans F. Koenekamp
Crew · 1891–1992 · Denison, Iowa, USA
Biography
Born in Denison, Iowa, of immigrant parents from Oldenburg, Germany, Hans Koenekamp began his film career with a job as a motion picture projectionist. He became a cinematographer in 1913 at Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios. He later worked at Fox Films and then joined Vitagraph in 1917, where he photographed all the Larry Semoncomedies. When Warner Bros. purchased First National's studio in Burbank, California, he signed a contract and remained with the studio for the next 30 years. He specialized in directing and photographing second units and producing special effects shots for the studio.
Known for
Strangers on a Train
Special Effects
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Special Effects
White Heat
Special Effects
A Star Is Born
Special Effects
June Bride
Special Effects
Dark Passage
Special Effects
The Sea Hawk
Special Effects
The Spirit of St. Louis
Special Effects
Santa Fe Trail
Special Effects
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Special Effects
Filmography
- 1957Jet PilotCamera Operator
- 1957The Spirit of St. LouisSpecial Effects
- 1956Toward the UnknownSpecial Effects
- 1955The Court-Martial of Billy MitchellSpecial Effects
- 1954Young at HeartSpecial Effects
- 1954A Star Is BornSpecial Effects
- 1952The Winning TeamSpecial Effects
- 1952Mara MaruSpecial Effects
- 1952The Big TreesSpecial Effects
- 1951Fort WorthSpecial Effects
- 1951Strangers on a TrainSpecial Effects
- 1950Pretty BabySpecial Effects
- 1950The Daughter of Rosie O'GradySpecial Effects
- 1949White HeatSpecial Effects
- 1949It's a Great FeelingSpecial Effects
- 1949Colorado TerritorySpecial Effects
- 1948Fighter SquadronSpecial Effects
- 1948June BrideSpecial Effects
- 1948The Big PunchSpecial Effects
- 1948Winter MeetingSpecial Effects
- 1948The Treasure of the Sierra MadreSpecial Effects
- 1947Dark PassageSpecial Effects
- 1947Deep ValleySpecial Effects
- 1945ConflictSpecial Effects
- 1945The Corn Is GreenSpecial Effects
- 1943Thank Your Lucky StarsSpecial Effects
- 1943Air ForceSpecial Effects
- 1942Wings for the EagleAssistant Director
- 1941ManpowerSpecial Effects
- 1941The Wagons Roll at NightSpecial Effects
- 1941The Sea WolfSpecial Effects
- 1940Santa Fe TrailSpecial Effects
- 1940The Sea HawkSpecial Effects
- 1940They Drive by NightSpecial Effects
- 1940Torrid ZoneSpecial Effects
- 1940Virginia CitySpecial Effects
- 1939The Private Lives of Elizabeth and EssexSpecial Effects
- 1939Wings of the NavySpecial Effects
- 1937Submarine D-1Special Effects
- 1937Black LegionSpecial Effects
- 1936Isle of FurySpecial Effects
- 1936Earthworm TractorsSpecial Effects
- 1935A Midsummer Night's DreamSpecial Effects
- 1927The Stunt ManCinematography
- 1927SpudsDirector of Photography
- 1925The CloudhopperDirector of Photography
- 1925The Dome DoctorDirector of Photography
- 1925The Wizard of OzDirector of Photography
- 1924Kid SpeedDirector of Photography
- 1924The Girl in the LimousineCinematography
- 1923No Wedding BellsCinematography
- 1922A Pair of KingsCinematography
- 1922The ShowDirector of Photography
- 1922The SawmillDirector of Photography
- 1921The Bell HopDirector of Photography
- 1921The Fall GuyDirector of Photography
- 1920The Stage HandDirector of Photography
- 1919Rip & Stitch: TailorsDirector of Photography
- 1919Cupid's Day OffCinematography
- 1918Hindoos and HazardsCinematography
- 1917An International SneakDirector of Photography
- 1917Roping Her RomeoDirector of Photography
- 1916Bath Tub PerilsDirector of Photography
- 1914Tillie's Punctured RomanceDirector of Photography
- 1914Mabel's Strange PredicamentDirector of Photography
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