George C. Webb

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George C. Webb
Occupation Art director
Years active1934 - 1977

George C. Webb was an American art director and set designer. He was active from 1934 to his retirement in 1977. [1] He fought in North Africa in World War II. [2] He was nominated for four Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. [3] [4] His wife, Doreen, was an assistant costume designer in some films. [1]

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Selected filmography

Webb was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Art Direction:

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References

  1. 1 2 "George C. Webb papers". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  2. "Daily News from Los Angeles, California on May 8, 1943 · 21". Newspapers.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  3. "George C. Webb". theoscarsite.com. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  4. "IMDb.com: George C. Webb - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved December 27, 2008.