Portrait of John Alton

John Alton

Bio: ​John Alton A. S
Born: Sat, Oct 05 1901
Birthplace: Sopron, Austria-Hungary

Death: Sun, Jun 02 1996
John Alton is 94 years old
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Poster of Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz
John Alton was 60 in Birdman of Alcatraz as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1962
Poster of Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry
John Alton was 58 in Elmer Gantry as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of 12 to the Moon
12 to the Moon
John Alton was 58 in 12 to the Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Poster of Lonelyhearts
Lonelyhearts
John Alton was 57 in Lonelyhearts as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
John Alton was 56 in The Brothers Karamazov as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Poster of The Teahouse of the August Moon
The Teahouse of the August Moon
John Alton was 55 in The Teahouse of the August Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of Designing Woman
Designing Woman
John Alton was 55 in Designing Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1957
Poster of Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy
John Alton was 54 in Tea and Sympathy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1956
Poster of The Catered Affair
The Catered Affair
John Alton was 54 in The Catered Affair as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1956
Poster of Slightly Scarlet
Slightly Scarlet
John Alton was 54 in Slightly Scarlet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 29 1956
Poster of Tennessee's Partner
Tennessee's Partner
John Alton was 53 in Tennessee's Partner as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1955
Poster of Pearl of the South Pacific
Pearl of the South Pacific
John Alton was 53 in Pearl of the South Pacific as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1955
Poster of Escape to Burma
Escape to Burma
John Alton was 53 in Escape to Burma as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1955
Poster of The Big Combo
The Big Combo
John Alton was 53 in The Big Combo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1955
Poster of The Steel Cage
The Steel Cage
John Alton was 53 in The Steel Cage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of Cattle Queen of Montana
Cattle Queen of Montana
John Alton was 53 in Cattle Queen of Montana as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1954
Poster of Passion
Passion
John Alton was 53 in Passion as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1954
Poster of Silver Lode
Silver Lode
John Alton was 52 in Silver Lode as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1954
Poster of Witness to Murder
Witness to Murder
John Alton was 52 in Witness to Murder as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1954
Poster of Duffy of San Quentin
Duffy of San Quentin
John Alton was 52 in Duffy of San Quentin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954
Poster of Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
John Alton was 52 in Take the High Ground! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1953
Poster of I, the Jury
I, the Jury
John Alton was 51 in I, the Jury as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1953
Poster of Count the Hours!
Count the Hours!
John Alton was 51 in Count the Hours! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of Battle Circus
Battle Circus
John Alton was 51 in Battle Circus as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1953
Poster of Apache War Smoke
Apache War Smoke
John Alton was 50 in Apache War Smoke as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Washington Story
Washington Story
John Alton was 50 in Washington Story as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1952
Poster of Talk About a Stranger
Talk About a Stranger
John Alton was 50 in Talk About a Stranger as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1952
Poster of An American in Paris
An American in Paris
John Alton was 49 in An American in Paris as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1951
Poster of The People Against O'Hara
The People Against O'Hara
John Alton was 49 in The People Against O'Hara as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1951
Poster of Father's Little Dividend
Father's Little Dividend
John Alton was 49 in Father's Little Dividend as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1951
Poster of Grounds for Marriage
Grounds for Marriage
John Alton was 49 in Grounds for Marriage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of Devil's Doorway
Devil's Doorway
John Alton was 48 in Devil's Doorway as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1950
Poster of Mystery Street
Mystery Street
John Alton was 48 in Mystery Street as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1950
Poster of Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
John Alton was 48 in Father of the Bride as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of Captain China
Captain China
John Alton was 48 in Captain China as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Border Incident
Border Incident
John Alton was 48 in Border Incident as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1949
Poster of Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
John Alton was 48 in Reign of Terror as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of Red Stallion In The Rockies
Red Stallion In The Rockies
John Alton was 47 in Red Stallion In The Rockies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1949
Poster of The Crooked Way
The Crooked Way
John Alton was 47 in The Crooked Way as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1949
Poster of He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night
John Alton was 47 in He Walked by Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1949
Poster of Hollow Triumph
Hollow Triumph
John Alton was 46 in Hollow Triumph as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1948
Poster of The Amazing Mr. X
The Amazing Mr. X
John Alton was 46 in The Amazing Mr. X as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1948
Poster of Canon City
Canon City
John Alton was 46 in Canon City as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1948
Poster of Raw Deal
Raw Deal
John Alton was 46 in Raw Deal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1948
Poster of T-Men
T-Men
John Alton was 46 in T-Men as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1947
Poster of Bury Me Dead
Bury Me Dead
John Alton was 46 in Bury Me Dead as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1947
Poster of Driftwood
Driftwood
John Alton was 45 in Driftwood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1947
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
John Alton was 45 in The Pretender as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1947
Poster of The Ghost Goes Wild
The Ghost Goes Wild
John Alton was 45 in The Ghost Goes Wild as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1947
Poster of Wyoming
Wyoming
John Alton was 45 in Wyoming as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 1947
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
John Alton was 45 in The Trespasser as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1947
Poster of Hit Parade of 1947
Hit Parade of 1947
John Alton was 45 in Hit Parade of 1947 as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1947
Poster of Affairs of Geraldine
Affairs of Geraldine
John Alton was 45 in Affairs of Geraldine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1946
Poster of The Magnificent Rogue
The Magnificent Rogue
John Alton was 45 in The Magnificent Rogue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1946
Poster of One Exciting Week
One Exciting Week
John Alton was 44 in One Exciting Week as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1946
Poster of The Madonna's Secret
The Madonna's Secret
John Alton was 44 in The Madonna's Secret as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1946
Poster of A Guy Could Change
A Guy Could Change
John Alton was 44 in A Guy Could Change as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1946
Poster of Song of Mexico
Song of Mexico
John Alton was 44 in Song of Mexico as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1945
Poster of Girls of the Big House
Girls of the Big House
John Alton was 44 in Girls of the Big House as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1945
Poster of Love, Honor and Goodbye
Love, Honor and Goodbye
John Alton was 43 in Love, Honor and Goodbye as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1945
Poster of Lake Placid Serenade
Lake Placid Serenade
John Alton was 43 in Lake Placid Serenade as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1944
Poster of Storm Over Lisbon
Storm Over Lisbon
John Alton was 43 in Storm Over Lisbon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1944
Poster of Atlantic City
Atlantic City
John Alton was 42 in Atlantic City as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1944
Poster of The Lady and the Monster
The Lady and the Monster
John Alton was 42 in The Lady and the Monster as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 17 1944
Poster of The Sultan's Daughter
The Sultan's Daughter
John Alton was 42 in The Sultan's Daughter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1943
Poster of Johnny Doughboy
Johnny Doughboy
John Alton was 41 in Johnny Doughboy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Ice Capades Revue
Ice Capades Revue
John Alton was 41 in Ice Capades Revue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1942
Poster of Moonlight Masquerade
Moonlight Masquerade
John Alton was 40 in Moonlight Masquerade as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1942
Poster of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
John Alton was 40 in The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case
Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case
John Alton was 40 in Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1941
Poster of Devil Pays Off
Devil Pays Off
John Alton was 40 in Devil Pays Off as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1941
Poster of Forced Landing
Forced Landing
John Alton was 39 in Forced Landing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1941
Poster of Melody for Three
Melody for Three
John Alton was 39 in Melody for Three as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Power Dive
Power Dive
John Alton was 39 in Power Dive as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1941
Poster of I Was a Criminal
I Was a Criminal
John Alton was 39 in I Was a Criminal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Remedy for Riches
Remedy for Riches
John Alton was 39 in Remedy for Riches as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
John Alton was 38 in Dr. Christian Meets the Women as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1940
Poster of Three Faces West
Three Faces West
John Alton was 38 in Three Faces West as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1940
Poster of The Courageous Dr. Christian
The Courageous Dr. Christian
John Alton was 38 in The Courageous Dr. Christian as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1940
Poster of Caminito de Gloria
Caminito de Gloria
John Alton was 37 in Caminito de Gloria as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1939
Poster of Doce mujeres
Doce mujeres
John Alton was 37 in Doce mujeres as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939
Poster of Puerta cerrada
Puerta cerrada
John Alton was 37 in Puerta cerrada as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1939
Poster of El matrero
El matrero
John Alton was 37 in El matrero as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1939
Poster of El último encuentro
El último encuentro
John Alton was 36 in El último encuentro as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1938
Poster of Madreselva
Madreselva
John Alton was 36 in Madreselva as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1938
Poster of La vida bohemia
La vida bohemia
John Alton was 36 in La vida bohemia as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of El pobre Pérez
El pobre Pérez
John Alton was 35 in El pobre Pérez as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1937
Poster of Palermo
Palermo
John Alton was 35 in Palermo as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1937
Poster of Cadetes de San Martín
Cadetes de San Martín
John Alton was 35 in Cadetes de San Martín as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1937
Poster of ¡Goal!
¡Goal!
John Alton was 35 in ¡Goal! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1936
Poster of Amalia
Amalia
John Alton was 34 in Amalia as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1936
Poster of Loco lindo
Loco lindo
John Alton was 34 in Loco lindo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1936
Poster of Compañeros
Compañeros
John Alton was 34 in Compañeros as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1936
Poster of Tararira (la bohemia de hoy)
Tararira (la bohemia de hoy)
John Alton was 34 in Tararira (la bohemia de hoy) as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1936
Poster of Crimen a las 3
Crimen a las 3
John Alton was 33 in Crimen a las 3 as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1935
Poster of Escala en la ciudad
Escala en la ciudad
John Alton was 33 in Escala en la ciudad as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1935
Poster of El hijo de papá
El hijo de papá
John Alton was 32 in El hijo de papá as 'Director, Writer, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1933
Poster of Los Tres Berretines
Los Tres Berretines
John Alton was 31 in Los Tres Berretines as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1933

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
John Alton was 64+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966