Edgar Lyons

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Edgar Lyons
Born(1894-05-19)May 19, 1894
Brooklyn, New York, United States
DiedApril 4, 1950(1950-04-04) (aged 55)
Hollywood, California, United States
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1921-1946

Edgar Lyons was an American cinematographer, his first credit was the silent film Montana Bill in 1921. [1]

Filmography

All as cinematographer, unless otherwise noted, as Per AFI database. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Edgar Lyons". American Film Institute. Retrieved September 26, 2020.