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Basil Emmott

Bio: Basil Emmott (5 July 1894 – 23 January 1976) was a prolific English cinematographer with 190 films to his credit, active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Emmott's career started in the silent era and continued through to the mid-1960s
Born: Thu, Jul 05 1894
Birthplace: Kennington, London, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jan 23 1976
Basil Emmott is 81 years old
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Poster of Curse of the Fly
Curse of the Fly
Basil Emmott was
70 in Curse of the Fly
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 01 1965
Poster of Be My Guest
Be My Guest
Basil Emmott was
70 in Be My Guest
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of Blind Corner
Blind Corner
Basil Emmott was
69 in Blind Corner
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Live It Up!
Live It Up!
Basil Emmott was
69 in Live It Up!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 29 1963
Poster of Walk a Tightrope
Walk a Tightrope
Basil Emmott was
69 in Walk a Tightrope
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Aug 26 1963
Poster of The Break
The Break
Basil Emmott was
69 in The Break
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jul 07 1963
Poster of Tomorrow at Ten
Tomorrow at Ten
Basil Emmott was
68 in Tomorrow at Ten
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Strongroom
Strongroom
Basil Emmott was
67 in Strongroom
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 04 1962
Poster of The Painted Smile
The Painted Smile
Basil Emmott was
67 in The Painted Smile
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, May 01 1962
Poster of Pit of Darkness
Pit of Darkness
Basil Emmott was
67 in Pit of Darkness
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of The Wind of Change
The Wind of Change
Basil Emmott was
66 in The Wind of Change
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of Rag Doll
Rag Doll
Basil Emmott was
66 in Rag Doll
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
Basil Emmott was
66 in The Breaking Point
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of The Enemy General
The Enemy General
Basil Emmott was
66 in The Enemy General
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 18 1960
Poster of I Was Monty's Double
I Was Monty's Double
Basil Emmott was
64 in I Was Monty's Double
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 21 1958
Poster of The Long Haul
The Long Haul
Basil Emmott was
63 in The Long Haul
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 27 1957
Poster of Town on Trial
Town on Trial
Basil Emmott was
63 in Town on Trial
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 01 1957
Poster of Home and Away
Home and Away
Basil Emmott was
62 in Home and Away
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 04 1956
Poster of Wicked as They Come
Wicked as They Come
Basil Emmott was
61 in Wicked as They Come
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 22 1956
Poster of Johnny, You're Wanted
Johnny, You're Wanted
Basil Emmott was
61 in Johnny, You're Wanted
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 20 1956
Poster of Secret Venture
Secret Venture
Basil Emmott was
61 in Secret Venture
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Nov 10 1955
Poster of Joe Macbeth
Joe Macbeth
Basil Emmott was
61 in Joe Macbeth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 18 1955
Poster of Cross Channel
Cross Channel
Basil Emmott was
61 in Cross Channel
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 29 1955
Poster of Track the Man Down
Track the Man Down
Basil Emmott was
60 in Track the Man Down
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jun 06 1955
Poster of The Green Buddha
The Green Buddha
Basil Emmott was
60 in The Green Buddha
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Companions in Crime
Companions in Crime
Basil Emmott was
59 in Companions in Crime
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of The Tell-Tale Heart
The Tell-Tale Heart
Basil Emmott was
59 in The Tell-Tale Heart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 01 1953
Poster of The Master of Bankdam
The Master of Bankdam
Basil Emmott was
53 in The Master of Bankdam
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 20 1947
Poster of The Man from Morocco
The Man from Morocco
Basil Emmott was
50 in The Man from Morocco
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Apr 17 1945
Poster of It Happened One Sunday
It Happened One Sunday
Basil Emmott was
50 in It Happened One Sunday
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 28 1944
Poster of Time Flies
Time Flies
Basil Emmott was
49 in Time Flies
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 08 1944
Poster of Bell-Bottom George
Bell-Bottom George
Basil Emmott was
49 in Bell-Bottom George
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Feb 07 1944
Poster of Miss London Ltd.
Miss London Ltd.
Basil Emmott was
48 in Miss London Ltd.
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jun 14 1943
Poster of The Peterville Diamond
The Peterville Diamond
Basil Emmott was
48 in The Peterville Diamond
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 11 1943
Poster of Flying Fortress
Flying Fortress
Basil Emmott was
47 in Flying Fortress
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 13 1942
Poster of Atlantic Ferry
Atlantic Ferry
Basil Emmott was
47 in Atlantic Ferry
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 06 1941
Poster of The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister
Basil Emmott was
46 in The Prime Minister
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 04 1941
Poster of George and Margaret
George and Margaret
Basil Emmott was
46 in George and Margaret
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of That’s The Ticket
That’s The Ticket
Basil Emmott was
46 in That’s The Ticket
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 12 1940
Poster of The Briggs Family
The Briggs Family
Basil Emmott was
46 in The Briggs Family
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 07 1940
Poster of Dr. O'Dowd
Dr. O'Dowd
Basil Emmott was
45 in Dr. O'Dowd
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 22 1940
Poster of The Midas Touch
The Midas Touch
Basil Emmott was
45 in The Midas Touch
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Hoots Mon
Hoots Mon
Basil Emmott was
45 in Hoots Mon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 26 1940
Poster of His Brother’s Keeper
His Brother’s Keeper
Basil Emmott was
45 in His Brother’s Keeper
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 27 1940
Poster of Confidential Lady
Confidential Lady
Basil Emmott was
45 in Confidential Lady
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 01 1939
Poster of Murder Will Out
Murder Will Out
Basil Emmott was
45 in Murder Will Out
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, Aug 13 1939
Poster of A Gentleman's Gentleman
A Gentleman's Gentleman
Basil Emmott was
44 in A Gentleman's Gentleman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 17 1939
Poster of The Nursemaid Who Disappeared
The Nursemaid Who Disappeared
Basil Emmott was
44 in The Nursemaid Who Disappeared
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Mar 01 1939
Poster of Everything Happens to Me
Everything Happens to Me
Basil Emmott was
44 in Everything Happens to Me
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 01 1938
Poster of They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
Basil Emmott was
44 in They Drive by Night
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 01 1938
Poster of Thank Evans
Thank Evans
Basil Emmott was
44 in Thank Evans
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 16 1938
Poster of The Return of Carol Deane
The Return of Carol Deane
Basil Emmott was
44 in The Return of Carol Deane
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 16 1938
Poster of Dangerous Medicine
Dangerous Medicine
Basil Emmott was
44 in Dangerous Medicine
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 23 1938
Poster of Quiet, Please
Quiet, Please
Basil Emmott was
43 in Quiet, Please
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jun 27 1938
Poster of The Singing Cop
The Singing Cop
Basil Emmott was
43 in The Singing Cop
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Double or Quits
Double or Quits
Basil Emmott was
43 in Double or Quits
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Thistledown
Thistledown
Basil Emmott was
43 in Thistledown
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of The Man Who Made Diamonds
The Man Who Made Diamonds
Basil Emmott was
43 in The Man Who Made Diamonds
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 06 1937
Poster of Change for a Sovereign
Change for a Sovereign
Basil Emmott was
43 in Change for a Sovereign
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 08 1937
Poster of Side Street Angel
Side Street Angel
Basil Emmott was
43 in Side Street Angel
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 06 1937
Poster of You Live and Learn
You Live and Learn
Basil Emmott was
43 in You Live and Learn
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 01 1937
Poster of Mayfair Melody
Mayfair Melody
Basil Emmott was
43 in Mayfair Melody
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Aug 23 1937
Poster of The Vulture
The Vulture
Basil Emmott was
43 in The Vulture
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 19 1937
Poster of It’s Not Cricket
It’s Not Cricket
Basil Emmott was
42 in It’s Not Cricket
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jun 07 1937
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
Basil Emmott was
42 in Gypsy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 29 1936
Poster of Hail and Farewell
Hail and Farewell
Basil Emmott was
42 in Hail and Farewell
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 30 1936
Poster of Fair Exchange
Fair Exchange
Basil Emmott was
42 in Fair Exchange
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 14 1936
Poster of Educated Evans
Educated Evans
Basil Emmott was
42 in Educated Evans
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Gaol Break
Gaol Break
Basil Emmott was
42 in Gaol Break
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Aug 31 1936
Poster of Crown v. Stevens
Crown v. Stevens
Basil Emmott was
42 in Crown v. Stevens
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Aug 03 1936
Poster of The Brown Wallet
The Brown Wallet
Basil Emmott was
42 in The Brown Wallet
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 20 1936
Poster of Where's Sally?
Where's Sally?
Basil Emmott was
41 in Where's Sally?
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Apr 28 1936
Poster of Faithful
Faithful
Basil Emmott was
41 in Faithful
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Mar 12 1936
Poster of Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk
Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk
Basil Emmott was
41 in Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 13 1935
Poster of The Black Mask
The Black Mask
Basil Emmott was
41 in The Black Mask
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of Someday
Someday
Basil Emmott was
41 in Someday
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 18 1935
Poster of Get Off My Foot
Get Off My Foot
Basil Emmott was
41 in Get Off My Foot
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Oct 28 1935
Poster of Mr. What's-His-Name?
Mr. What's-His-Name?
Basil Emmott was
41 in Mr. What's-His-Name?
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of Man of the Moment
Man of the Moment
Basil Emmott was
41 in Man of the Moment
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Sep 01 1935
Poster of Crime Unlimited
Crime Unlimited
Basil Emmott was
41 in Crime Unlimited
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 01 1935
Poster of The Girl in the Crowd
The Girl in the Crowd
Basil Emmott was
40 in The Girl in the Crowd
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 20 1935
Poster of What’s in a Name?
What’s in a Name?
Basil Emmott was
40 in What’s in a Name?
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 06 1935
Poster of A Glimpse of Paradise
A Glimpse of Paradise
Basil Emmott was
40 in A Glimpse of Paradise
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Apr 08 1935
Poster of So You Won't Talk
So You Won't Talk
Basil Emmott was
40 in So You Won't Talk
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 01 1935
Poster of Father and Son
Father and Son
Basil Emmott was
40 in Father and Son
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 07 1935
Poster of Something Always Happens
Something Always Happens
Basil Emmott was
40 in Something Always Happens
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 10 1934
Poster of The Church Mouse
The Church Mouse
Basil Emmott was
40 in The Church Mouse
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 10 1934
Poster of No Escape
No Escape
Basil Emmott was
40 in No Escape
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 26 1934
Poster of The Office Wife
The Office Wife
Basil Emmott was
40 in The Office Wife
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 12 1934
Poster of The Girl in Possession
The Girl in Possession
Basil Emmott was
40 in The Girl in Possession
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 16 1934
Poster of This Acting Business
This Acting Business
Basil Emmott was
39 in This Acting Business
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 19 1933
Poster of I Adore You
I Adore You
Basil Emmott was
39 in I Adore You
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 03 1933
Poster of The Bermondsey Kid
The Bermondsey Kid
Basil Emmott was
39 in The Bermondsey Kid
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 01 1933
Poster of Her Imaginary Lover
Her Imaginary Lover
Basil Emmott was
39 in Her Imaginary Lover
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 01 1933
Poster of Mayfair Girl
Mayfair Girl
Basil Emmott was
39 in Mayfair Girl
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 01 1933
Poster of High Finance
High Finance
Basil Emmott was
38 in High Finance
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 21 1933
Poster of Little Fella
Little Fella
Basil Emmott was
38 in Little Fella
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Feb 06 1933
Poster of Call Me Mame
Call Me Mame
Basil Emmott was
38 in Call Me Mame
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of As Good as New
As Good as New
Basil Emmott was
38 in As Good as New
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of The Thirteenth Candle
The Thirteenth Candle
Basil Emmott was
38 in The Thirteenth Candle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of The River House Ghost
The River House Ghost
Basil Emmott was
38 in The River House Ghost
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 01 1932
Poster of Her Night Out
Her Night Out
Basil Emmott was
38 in Her Night Out
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 11 1932
Poster of The Lodger
The Lodger
Basil Emmott was
38 in The Lodger
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 08 1932
Poster of Lucky Ladies
Lucky Ladies
Basil Emmott was
38 in Lucky Ladies
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 01 1932
Poster of The Silver Greyhound
The Silver Greyhound
Basil Emmott was
38 in The Silver Greyhound
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 01 1932
Poster of When London Sleeps
When London Sleeps
Basil Emmott was
38 in When London Sleeps
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 22 1932
Poster of Flat No. 9
Flat No. 9
Basil Emmott was
37 in Flat No. 9
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 12 1932
Poster of The Marriage Bond
The Marriage Bond
Basil Emmott was
37 in The Marriage Bond
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 22 1932
Poster of In a Monastery Garden
In a Monastery Garden
Basil Emmott was
37 in In a Monastery Garden
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 11 1932
Poster of The Missing Rembrandt
The Missing Rembrandt
Basil Emmott was
37 in The Missing Rembrandt
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 12 1932
Poster of Frail Women
Frail Women
Basil Emmott was
37 in Frail Women
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 15 1932
Poster of Chin Chin Chinaman
Chin Chin Chinaman
Basil Emmott was
37 in Chin Chin Chinaman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 01 1931
Poster of The Rosary
The Rosary
Basil Emmott was
36 in The Rosary
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 03 1931
Poster of The Officers' Mess
The Officers' Mess
Basil Emmott was
36 in The Officers' Mess
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 08 1931
Poster of Big Business
Big Business
Basil Emmott was
36 in Big Business
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 30 1930
Poster of Spanish Eyes
Spanish Eyes
Basil Emmott was
36 in Spanish Eyes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 29 1930
Poster of The Great Game
The Great Game
Basil Emmott was
36 in The Great Game
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 27 1930
Poster of The Co-Optimists
The Co-Optimists
Basil Emmott was
35 in The Co-Optimists
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 27 1929
Poster of The Feather
The Feather
Basil Emmott was
35 in The Feather
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 15 1929
Poster of Drifters
Drifters
Basil Emmott was
35 in Drifters
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Nov 10 1929
Poster of To What Red Hell
To What Red Hell
Basil Emmott was
35 in To What Red Hell
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 01 1929
Poster of Sailors Don't Care
Sailors Don't Care
Basil Emmott was
33 in Sailors Don't Care
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1928
Poster of Quinneys
Quinneys
Basil Emmott was
33 in Quinneys
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 01 1927
Poster of The Arcadians
The Arcadians
Basil Emmott was
33 in The Arcadians
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 01 1927
Poster of The Glad Eye
The Glad Eye
Basil Emmott was
32 in The Glad Eye
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 01 1927
Poster of The Eleventh Commandment
The Eleventh Commandment
Basil Emmott was
30 in The Eleventh Commandment
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 31 1924
Poster of Young Lochinvar
Young Lochinvar
Basil Emmott was
29 in Young Lochinvar
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Sep 30 1923
Poster of Rob Roy
Rob Roy
Basil Emmott was
28 in Rob Roy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 31 1922

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