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Billy Bitzer
- Known for
- Camera
- Born
- 21 April 1872
Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA - Died
- 29 April 1944 (aged 72)
Gottfried Wilhelm "Billy" Bitzer (April 21, 1872 – April 29, 1944) was a pioneering American cinematographer notable for his close association with D. W. Griffith.
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In 2003, a survey conducted by the International Cinematographers Guild named him one of the ten most influential cinematographers in history. Bitzer, it is said, "developed camera techniques that set the standard for all future motion pictures."
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Known for
Filmography
- 1933 · FilmHotel VarietyDirector of Photography
- 1928 · FilmThe Battle of the SexesDirector of Photography
- 1925 · FilmThe Midnight GirlDirector of Photography
- 1924 · FilmAmericaDirector of Photography
- 1923 · FilmThe White RoseDirector of Photography
- 1922 · FilmSure-Fire FlintDirector of Photography
- 1921 · FilmOrphans of the StormDirector of Photography
- 1920 · FilmWay Down EastDirector of Photography
- 1920 · FilmThe Love FlowerDirector of Photography
- 1920 · FilmThe Idol DancerDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmThe Greatest QuestionDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmScarlet DaysDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmThe Mother and the LawDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmThe Fall of BabylonDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmTrue Heart SusieDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmBroken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the GirlDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmThe Girl Who Stayed at HomeDirector of Photography
- 1919 · FilmA Romance of Happy ValleyDirector of Photography
- 1918 · FilmThe Greatest Thing in LifeDirector of Photography
- 1918 · FilmThe Great LoveDirector of Photography
- 1918 · FilmHearts of the WorldDirector of Photography
- 1916 · FilmIntolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the AgesDirector of Photography
- 1915 · FilmThe Birth of a NationDirector of Photography
- 1914 · FilmThe Avenging ConscienceDirector of Photography
- 1914 · FilmThe EscapeDirector of Photography
- 1914 · FilmHome, Sweet HomeDirector of Photography
- 1914 · FilmJudith of BethuliaDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmThe Battle at Elderbush GulchDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmTwo Men of the DesertDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmAn Indian's LoyaltyDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmThe Mothering HeartDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmOlaf—An AtomDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmThe WandererDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmThe Lady and the MouseDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmThe Little TeaseDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmNear To EarthCamera Operator, Director of Photography
- 1913 · FilmThe Unwelcome GuestDirector of Photography
- 1913 · FilmBroken WaysDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe MassacreDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Burglar’s DilemmaDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe New York HatDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmMy BabyDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Musketeers of Pig AlleyDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Painted LadyDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmA Feud in the Kentucky HillsDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmSo Near, Yet So FarDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmFriendsDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmAn Unseen EnemyDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe School Teacher and the WaifDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmLena and the GeeseDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmA Temporary TruceDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmA Beast at BayDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmA Lodging for the NightDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Lesser EvilDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmOne Is Business, the Other CrimeDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Girl and Her TrustDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Goddess of Sagebrush GulchDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Root of EvilDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmIola's PromiseDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmA String of PearlsDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe SunbeamDirector of Photography
- 1912 · FilmThe Mender of NetsDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Voice of the ChildDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Miser's HeartDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Trail of BooksDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe BattleDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Long RoadDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmItalian BloodDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Making of a ManDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmSwords and HeartsDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Rose of KentuckyDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Last Drop of WaterDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Primal CallDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmEnoch Arden: Part IIDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmEnoch ArdenDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmEnoch Arden: Part IDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmThe Lonedale OperatorDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmTeaching Dad to Like HerDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmFisher FolksDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmHis Trust FulfilledDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmHis TrustDirector of Photography
- 1911 · FilmWhen a Man LovesDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe LessonDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmSunshine SueDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe FugitiveDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmWaiter No. 5Director of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe IconoclastDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmRose o' Salem TownDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmWilful PeggyDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe UsurerDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe House with Closed ShuttersDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmA Flash of LightDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmWhat the Daisy SaidDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmIn the Border StatesDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmRamonaDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe Unchanging SeaDirector of Photography
- 1910 · FilmThe Honor of His FamilyDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Day AfterDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmTo Save Her SoulDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmA Trap for Santa ClausDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmA Corner in WheatDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Redman's ViewDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThrough the BreakersDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Mountaineer's HonorDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmLines of White on a Sullen SeaDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Broken LocketDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmGetting EvenDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmComata, the SiouxDirector of Photography
- 1909 · Film1776, or The Hessian RenegadesDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Little DarlingDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Sealed RoomDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThey Would ElopeDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmSweet and TwentyDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Country DoctorDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe NecklaceDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Way of ManDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Son's ReturnDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Lonely VillaDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmWhat Drink DidDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmTwo MemoriesDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Suicide ClubDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmA Drunkard's ReformationDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmAt the AltarDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Joneses Have Amateur TheatricalsDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Curtain PoleDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmEdgar Allen PoeDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Cord of LifeDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThose Awful HatsDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Welcome BurglarDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmMr. Jones Has a Card PartyDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Fascinating Mrs. FrancisDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Criminal HypnotistDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmA Rural ElopementDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe SacrificeDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmLove Finds a WayDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Honor of ThievesDirector of Photography
- 1909 · FilmThe Maniac CookDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmMr. Jones at the BallDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe Christmas BurglarsDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmMoney MadDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe Valet's WifeDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe Taming of the ShrewDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmFather Gets in the GameDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe Zulu's HeartDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmBetrayed by a HandprintDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmOver the Hills to the Poor HouseDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe Invisible FluidDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmWhen Knights Were BoldDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe Music MasterDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmThe King's MessengerDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmHulda's LoversDirector of Photography
- 1908 · FilmKing of the Cannibal IslandsDirector of Photography
- 1907 · FilmJamestown ExpositionCamera Operator
- 1907 · FilmFights of NationsDirector of Photography
- 1907 · FilmMr. Hurry-upDirector of Photography
- 1907 · FilmTrial MarriagesDirector of Photography
- 1906 · FilmMarried for MillionsDirector of Photography
- 1906 · FilmDr. Dippy's SanitariumDirector of Photography
- 1906 · FilmFrom Leadville to Aspen: A Hold-Up in the RockiesDirector of Photography
- 1906 · FilmSan Francisco: Aftermath of EarthquakeDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmA Kentucky FeudDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmShe Banked in Her Stocking; or, Robbed of Her AllDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmA Ballroom TragedyDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmA Trip to Salt Lake CityDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmNew York SubwayDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmLatina, ContortionistDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmPeeping Tom in the Dressing RoomDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmBathing in the Ice at the L Street Bath, BostonDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmTom, Tom, the Piper's SonDirector of Photography
- 1905 · FilmIn the Swimming Pool, Palm Beach, FloridaCamera Operator
- 1904 · FilmThe Chicken ThiefDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmThe Hero of Liao-YangDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmAutomobiling Among the CloudsDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmAloneDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmPersonalDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmPanorama View, Street Car Motor RoomDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmPanorama of Machine Co. AisleDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmTesting a RotaryDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmWestinghouse WorksDirector of Photography
- 1904 · FilmGirls Taking Time ChecksDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmThe Fate of the Artist's ModelDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmHooligan in JailDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmWeighing the BabyDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmA Frontier Flirtation; or, How the Tenderfoot Won OutDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmThe Dude and the BurglarsDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmMurder Scene from "King of the Detectives"Director of Photography
- 1903 · FilmThe Physical Culture Girl, No. 1Director of Photography
- 1903 · FilmThe Physical Culture Girl, No. 2Director of Photography
- 1903 · FilmThe Boy In The BarrelCamera Operator
- 1903 · FilmLevi & Cohen, the Irish ComediansDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmWillie's CameraDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmStrictly Fresh EggsCamera Operator
- 1903 · FilmThe HaymarketDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmBetsy Ross DanceDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmHappy Hooligan InterferesDirector of Photography
- 1903 · FilmThe Giddy Dancing MasterDirector of Photography
- 1902 · FilmBaby in a RageCamera Operator
- 1901 · FilmThe Georgetown Loop (Colorado)Director of Photography
- 1899 · FilmPanorama from the Tower of the Brooklyn BridgeDirector of Photography
- 1899 · FilmStealing a DinnerDirector of Photography
- 1896 · FilmMcKinley at Home, Canton, OhioDirector of Photography
- 1896 · FilmLittle EgyptCamera Operator
- 1914 · FilmBrute ForceCinematography
- 1913 · FilmDeath's MarathonCinematography
- 1913 · FilmThe Coming of AngeloCinematography
- 1912 · FilmA Pueblo LegendCinematography
- 1912 · FilmThe Female of the SpeciesCinematography
- 1912 · FilmThe Sands of DeeCinematography
- 1912 · FilmFor His SonCinematography
- 1911 · FilmSaved from HimselfCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Adventures of BillyCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe UnveilingCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Revenue Man and His GirlCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Squaw's LoveCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Blind Princess and the PoetCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Sorrowful ExampleCinematography
- 1911 · FilmA Country CupidCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Indian BrothersCinematography
- 1911 · FilmBobby the CowardCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Thief and the GirlCinematography
- 1911 · FilmFighting BloodCinematography
- 1911 · FilmHer SacrificeCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe New DressCinematography
- 1911 · FilmHow She TriumphedCinematography
- 1911 · FilmA Knight of the RoadCinematography
- 1911 · FilmMadame RexCinematography
- 1911 · FilmParadise LostCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Broken CrossCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Spanish GypsyCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Diamond StarCinematography
- 1911 · FilmWhat Shall We Do with Our Old?Cinematography
- 1911 · FilmHeart Beats of Long AgoCinematography
- 1911 · FilmFate's TurningCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Italian BarberCinematography
- 1911 · FilmThe Two PathsCinematography
- 1910 · FilmWinning Back His LoveCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe RefugeCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Golden SupperCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThat Chink at Golden GulchCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Oath and the ManCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Modern ProdigalCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Sorrows of the UnfaithfulCinematography
- 1910 · FilmAn Arcadian MaidCinematography
- 1910 · FilmA Midnight CupidCinematography
- 1910 · FilmMuggsy's First SweetheartCinematography
- 1910 · FilmA Child's ImpulseCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Face at the WindowCinematography
- 1910 · FilmA Child of the GhettoCinematography
- 1910 · FilmOver Silent PathsCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Two BrothersCinematography
- 1910 · FilmLove Among the RosesCinematography
- 1910 · FilmAs It Is in LifeCinematography
- 1910 · FilmFaithfulCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe ConvertsCinematography
- 1910 · FilmIn Old CaliforniaCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe NewlywedsCinematography
- 1910 · FilmHis Last BurglaryCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Duke’s PlanCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe ManCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Cloister’s TouchCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe CallCinematography
- 1910 · FilmHer Terrible OrdealCinematography
- 1910 · FilmThe Rocky RoadCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Light That CameCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe RestorationCinematography
- 1909 · FilmNursing a ViperCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Gibson GoddessCinematography
- 1909 · FilmWhat's Your Hurry?Cinematography
- 1909 · FilmA Change of HeartCinematography
- 1909 · FilmFools of FateCinematography
- 1909 · FilmPippa PassesCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe AwakeningCinematography
- 1909 · FilmLeather StockingCinematography
- 1909 · FilmIn Old KentuckyCinematography
- 1909 · FilmOh, Uncle!Cinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Indian Runner's RomanceCinematography
- 1909 · FilmMr. Jones' BurglarCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Mended LuteCinematography
- 1909 · FilmA Strange MeetingCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe SlaveCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe RenunciationCinematography
- 1909 · FilmTender HeartsCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Cardinal's ConspiracyCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Peachbasket HatCinematography
- 1909 · FilmHer First BiscuitsCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Faded LiliesCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Violin Maker of CremonaCinematography
- 1909 · FilmHis DutyCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Cricket on the HearthCinematography
- 1909 · FilmResurrectionCinematography
- 1909 · FilmLucky JimCinematography
- 1909 · FilmLady Helen's EscapadeCinematography
- 1909 · FilmConfidenceCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Voice of the ViolinCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Lure of the GownCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Salvation Army LassCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Politician's Love StoryCinematography
- 1909 · FilmThe Girls and DaddyCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Feud and the TurkeyCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Song of the ShirtCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe GuerrillaCinematography
- 1908 · FilmAfter Many YearsCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Call of the WildCinematography
- 1908 · FilmRomance of a JewessCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Planter's WifeCinematography
- 1908 · FilmA Smoked HusbandCinematography
- 1908 · FilmWhere the Breakers RoarCinematography
- 1908 · FilmA Calamitous ElopementCinematography
- 1908 · FilmDeceived Slumming PartyCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Black ViperCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe OutlawCinematography
- 1908 · FilmMixed BabiesCinematography
- 1908 · Film'Ostler JoeCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Sculptor's NightmareCinematography
- 1908 · FilmA Famous EscapeCinematography
- 1908 · FilmOld Isaacs, the PawnbrokerCinematography
- 1908 · FilmCaught by WirelessCinematography
- 1908 · FilmHer First AdventureCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Princess in the VaseCinematography
- 1908 · FilmBobby's KodakCinematography
- 1908 · FilmProfessional JealousyCinematography
- 1906 · FilmSan Francisco DisasterCinematography
- 1906 · FilmThe Impossible ConvictsCinematography
- 1905 · FilmTeasingCinematography
- 1905 · FilmThe Summer BoardersCinematography
- 1905 · FilmDuel Scene from MacbethCinematography
- 1905 · FilmLifting the LidCinematography
- 1905 · FilmA Pipe DreamCinematography
- 1905 · Film2 A.M. in the SubwayCinematography
- 1905 · FilmSpirit of '76Cinematography
- 1905 · FilmThe Broker's Athletic TypewriterCinematography
- 1904 · FilmThe Lost ChildCinematography
- 1904 · FilmThe Baby and the PuppiesCinematography
- 1904 · FilmThe Swimming ClassCinematography
- 1904 · FilmAutomobile Race for the Vanderbilt CupCinematography
- 1904 · FilmThe Battle of the YaluCinematography
- 1904 · FilmThe Opening the Williamsburg BridgeCinematography
- 1904 · FilmThe Widow and the Only ManCinematography
- 1903 · FilmCatch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling BoutCinematography
- 1896 · FilmAmerican Falls from Goat IslandCinematography
- 1896 · FilmAmerican Falls from Luna IslandCinematography
- 1896 · FilmHard WashCinematography
- 1908 · FilmThe Adventures of DollieDirector
- 1906 · FilmLogging in MaineDirector
- 1905 · FilmWrestling at the New York Athletic ClubDirector
- 1905 · FilmNew York SubwayDirector
- 1904 · FilmChildren in the Surf at Coney IslandDirector
- 1904 · FilmCoil Winding Section EDirector
- 1904 · FilmA Cake Walk on the Beach at Coney IslandDirector
- 1904 · FilmAutomobiling Among the CloudsDirector
- 1904 · FilmPanorama View, Street Car Motor RoomDirector
- 1904 · FilmWestinghouse Employees, Westinghouse WorksDirector
- 1904 · FilmPanorama Exterior Westinghouse WorksDirector
- 1904 · FilmAssembling and Testing TurbinesDirector
- 1904 · FilmPanoramic View, Aisle B, Westinghouse WorksDirector
- 1904 · FilmAssembling a GeneratorDirector
- 1904 · FilmCoil Winding MachinesDirector
- 1904 · FilmSteam HammerDirector
- 1904 · FilmTapping a FurnaceDirector
- 1904 · FilmWestinghouse WorksDirector
- 1904 · FilmTesting Large Turbines, Westinghouse Co. WorksDirector
- 1904 · FilmCasting a Guide BoxDirector
- 1904 · FilmWestinghouse Air Brake Co.Director
- 1904 · FilmTesting a RotaryDirector
- 1904 · FilmWestinghouse Air Brake Co. (Moulding Scene)Director
- 1904 · FilmWestinghouse Air Brake Co. (Casting Scene)Director
- 1904 · FilmTaping CoilsDirector
- 1904 · FilmPanorama of Machine Co. AisleDirector
- 1904 · FilmGirls Taking Time ChecksDirector
- 1904 · FilmGirls Winding ArmaturesDirector
- 1904 · FilmWelding the Big RingDirector
- 1904 · FilmThe Coney Island Beach PatrolDirector
- 1904 · FilmSteam WhistleDirector
- 1903 · FilmOrphans in the SurfDirector
- 1903 · FilmExpert Bag PunchingDirector
- 1903 · FilmPres. Roosevelt's Fourth of July OrationDirector
- 1903 · FilmCatch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling BoutDirector
- 1903 · FilmN.Y. Fire Department ReturningDirector
- 1901 · FilmThe Georgetown Loop (Colorado)Director
- 1901 · FilmPresident McKinley InaugurationDirector
- 1899 · FilmAcross Brooklyn BridgeDirector
- 1899 · FilmPanorama from the Tower of the Brooklyn BridgeDirector
- 1897 · FilmAt the Top of Brooklyn BridgeDirector
- 2021 · FilmThe Méliès MysterySelf (archive footage)
- 1909 · FilmLucky JimRole not listed
- 1934 · FilmThe Camera SpeaksStory
- 1909 · FilmThe Curtain PoleStory
