Portrait of James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe

Bio: James Wong Howe, ASC, was a Chinese American cinematographer who worked on over 130 films. A master at the use of shadow, he was one of the first to use deep-focus cinematography, photography in which both foreground and distant planes remain in focus
Born: Sun, Aug 27 1899
Birthplace: Guangzhou, China

Death: Mon, Jul 12 1976
James Wong Howe is 76 years old
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Poster of Funny Lady
Funny Lady
James Wong Howe was
75 in Funny Lady
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 15 1975
Poster of The Horsemen
The Horsemen
James Wong Howe was
71 in The Horsemen
as 'Cinematography'.
Mon, Aug 16 1971
Poster of The Molly Maguires
The Molly Maguires
James Wong Howe was
70 in The Molly Maguires
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Feb 08 1970
Poster of Last of the Mobile Hot Shots
Last of the Mobile Hot Shots
James Wong Howe was
70 in Last of the Mobile Hot Shots
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 14 1970
Poster of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
James Wong Howe was
68 in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of Hombre
Hombre
James Wong Howe was
67 in Hombre
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 21 1967
Poster of Seconds
Seconds
James Wong Howe was
67 in Seconds
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 05 1966
Poster of This Property Is Condemned
This Property Is Condemned
James Wong Howe was
66 in This Property Is Condemned
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 03 1966
Poster of The Glory Guys
The Glory Guys
James Wong Howe was
65 in The Glory Guys
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 07 1965
Poster of The Outrage
The Outrage
James Wong Howe was
65 in The Outrage
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 07 1964
Poster of Hud
Hud
James Wong Howe was
63 in Hud
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 28 1963
Poster of The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada
The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada
James Wong Howe was
63 in The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada
as 'Cinematography, Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of Tess of the Storm Country
Tess of the Storm Country
James Wong Howe was
61 in Tess of the Storm Country
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 08 1960
Poster of Song Without End
Song Without End
James Wong Howe was
60 in Song Without End
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 11 1960
Poster of The Story on Page One
The Story on Page One
James Wong Howe was
60 in The Story on Page One
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man
James Wong Howe was
60 in The Last Angry Man
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 22 1959
Poster of Bell, Book and Candle
Bell, Book and Candle
James Wong Howe was
59 in Bell, Book and Candle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 25 1958
Poster of The Invisible Avenger
The Invisible Avenger
James Wong Howe was
59 in The Invisible Avenger
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 02 1958
Poster of The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea
James Wong Howe was
59 in The Old Man and the Sea
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 07 1958
Poster of Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success
James Wong Howe was
57 in Sweet Smell of Success
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 04 1957
Poster of Drango
Drango
James Wong Howe was
57 in Drango
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Armored Attack!
Armored Attack!
James Wong Howe was
57 in Armored Attack!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Death of a Scoundrel
Death of a Scoundrel
James Wong Howe was
57 in Death of a Scoundrel
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 31 1956
Poster of Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
James Wong Howe was
56 in Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of The Rose Tattoo
The Rose Tattoo
James Wong Howe was
56 in The Rose Tattoo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 12 1955
Poster of Picnic
Picnic
James Wong Howe was
56 in Picnic
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 18 1955
Poster of Autumn in Rome
Autumn in Rome
James Wong Howe was
54 in Autumn in Rome
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 10 1954
Poster of Go Man Go
Go Man Go
James Wong Howe was
54 in Go Man Go
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 27 1954
Poster of Jennifer
Jennifer
James Wong Howe was
54 in Jennifer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 25 1953
Poster of Main Street to Broadway
Main Street to Broadway
James Wong Howe was
54 in Main Street to Broadway
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Oct 12 1953
Poster of Indiscretion of an American Wife
Indiscretion of an American Wife
James Wong Howe was
53 in Indiscretion of an American Wife
as 'Additional Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 02 1953
Poster of The World of Dong Kingman
The World of Dong Kingman
James Wong Howe was
53 in The World of Dong Kingman
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Come Back, Little Sheba
Come Back, Little Sheba
James Wong Howe was
53 in Come Back, Little Sheba
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of The Lady Says No
The Lady Says No
James Wong Howe was
52 in The Lady Says No
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 06 1952
Poster of Behave Yourself!
Behave Yourself!
James Wong Howe was
52 in Behave Yourself!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 22 1951
Poster of He Ran All the Way
He Ran All the Way
James Wong Howe was
51 in He Ran All the Way
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 20 1951
Poster of The Brave Bulls
The Brave Bulls
James Wong Howe was
51 in The Brave Bulls
as 'Cinematography'.
Wed, Apr 18 1951
Poster of The Eagle and the Hawk
The Eagle and the Hawk
James Wong Howe was
51 in The Eagle and the Hawk
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 01 1950
Poster of The Baron of Arizona
The Baron of Arizona
James Wong Howe was
50 in The Baron of Arizona
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 04 1950
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
James Wong Howe was
49 in The Time of Your Life
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
James Wong Howe was
48 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 25 1948
Poster of Body and Soul
Body and Soul
James Wong Howe was
48 in Body and Soul
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Nov 11 1947
Poster of Pursued
Pursued
James Wong Howe was
47 in Pursued
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 02 1947
Poster of Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss
James Wong Howe was
47 in Nora Prentiss
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 22 1947
Poster of My Reputation
My Reputation
James Wong Howe was
46 in My Reputation
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 25 1946
Poster of Danger Signal
Danger Signal
James Wong Howe was
46 in Danger Signal
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Confidential Agent
Confidential Agent
James Wong Howe was
46 in Confidential Agent
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 02 1945
Poster of Counter-Attack
Counter-Attack
James Wong Howe was
45 in Counter-Attack
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 26 1945
Poster of Objective, Burma!
Objective, Burma!
James Wong Howe was
45 in Objective, Burma!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 17 1945
Poster of Passage to Marseille
Passage to Marseille
James Wong Howe was
44 in Passage to Marseille
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 11 1944
Poster of The North Star
The North Star
James Wong Howe was
44 in The North Star
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 04 1943
Poster of Hangmen Also Die!
Hangmen Also Die!
James Wong Howe was
43 in Hangmen Also Die!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 15 1943
Poster of Air Force
Air Force
James Wong Howe was
43 in Air Force
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
James Wong Howe was
43 in The Hard Way
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 13 1943
Poster of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy
James Wong Howe was
42 in Yankee Doodle Dandy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Kings Row
Kings Row
James Wong Howe was
42 in Kings Row
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Feb 02 1942
Poster of Navy Blues
Navy Blues
James Wong Howe was
42 in Navy Blues
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Sep 13 1941
Poster of Out of the Fog
Out of the Fog
James Wong Howe was
41 in Out of the Fog
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 14 1941
Poster of Shining Victory
Shining Victory
James Wong Howe was
41 in Shining Victory
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of The Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde
James Wong Howe was
41 in The Strawberry Blonde
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Fantasia
Fantasia
James Wong Howe was
41 in Fantasia
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 13 1940
Poster of A Dispatch from Reuters
A Dispatch from Reuters
James Wong Howe was
41 in A Dispatch from Reuters
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 19 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
James Wong Howe was
41 in City for Conquest
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone
James Wong Howe was
40 in Torrid Zone
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 18 1940
Poster of Saturday's Children
Saturday's Children
James Wong Howe was
40 in Saturday's Children
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
James Wong Howe was
40 in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
James Wong Howe was
40 in Abe Lincoln in Illinois
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 22 1940
Poster of Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny
James Wong Howe was
40 in Dust Be My Destiny
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous
James Wong Howe was
39 in Daughters Courageous
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid
James Wong Howe was
39 in The Oklahoma Kid
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 11 1939
Poster of They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal
James Wong Howe was
39 in They Made Me a Criminal
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 21 1939
Poster of Comet Over Broadway
Comet Over Broadway
James Wong Howe was
39 in Comet Over Broadway
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Dec 03 1938
Poster of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
James Wong Howe was
38 in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 11 1938
Poster of Algiers
Algiers
James Wong Howe was
38 in Algiers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 16 1938
Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
James Wong Howe was
38 in The Prisoner of Zenda
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of Under the Red Robe
Under the Red Robe
James Wong Howe was
37 in Under the Red Robe
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 31 1937
Poster of Fire Over England
Fire Over England
James Wong Howe was
37 in Fire Over England
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Farewell Again
Farewell Again
James Wong Howe was
37 in Farewell Again
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 05 1937
Poster of Three Live Ghosts
Three Live Ghosts
James Wong Howe was
36 in Three Live Ghosts
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 10 1936
Poster of Whipsaw
Whipsaw
James Wong Howe was
36 in Whipsaw
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 18 1935
Poster of Rendezvous
Rendezvous
James Wong Howe was
36 in Rendezvous
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of O'Shaughnessy's Boy
O'Shaughnessy's Boy
James Wong Howe was
36 in O'Shaughnessy's Boy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 27 1935
Poster of The Flame Within
The Flame Within
James Wong Howe was
35 in The Flame Within
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 17 1935
Poster of Mark of the Vampire
Mark of the Vampire
James Wong Howe was
35 in Mark of the Vampire
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 26 1935
Poster of The Night Is Young
The Night Is Young
James Wong Howe was
35 in The Night Is Young
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 11 1935
Poster of Biography of a Bachelor Girl
Biography of a Bachelor Girl
James Wong Howe was
35 in Biography of a Bachelor Girl
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 04 1935
Poster of Have a Heart
Have a Heart
James Wong Howe was
35 in Have a Heart
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Sep 07 1934
Poster of Stamboul Quest
Stamboul Quest
James Wong Howe was
34 in Stamboul Quest
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
James Wong Howe was
34 in The Thin Man
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 25 1934
Poster of Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party
James Wong Howe was
34 in Hollywood Party
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 24 1934
Poster of Manhattan Melodrama
Manhattan Melodrama
James Wong Howe was
34 in Manhattan Melodrama
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 04 1934
Poster of Viva Villa!
Viva Villa!
James Wong Howe was
34 in Viva Villa!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 27 1934
Poster of The Show-Off
The Show-Off
James Wong Howe was
34 in The Show-Off
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of The Power and the Glory
The Power and the Glory
James Wong Howe was
34 in The Power and the Glory
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 06 1933
Poster of Beauty for Sale
Beauty for Sale
James Wong Howe was
34 in Beauty for Sale
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 01 1933
Poster of Hello, Sister!
Hello, Sister!
James Wong Howe was
33 in Hello, Sister!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Chandu the Magician
Chandu the Magician
James Wong Howe was
32 in Chandu the Magician
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 04 1932
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
James Wong Howe was
32 in Man About Town
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, May 22 1932
Poster of Young America
Young America
James Wong Howe was
32 in Young America
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 17 1932
Poster of Amateur Daddy
Amateur Daddy
James Wong Howe was
32 in Amateur Daddy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 10 1932
Poster of After Tomorrow
After Tomorrow
James Wong Howe was
32 in After Tomorrow
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 06 1932
Poster of Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express
James Wong Howe was
32 in Shanghai Express
as 'Additional Photography'.
Fri, Feb 12 1932
Poster of Dance Team
Dance Team
James Wong Howe was
32 in Dance Team
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 17 1932
Poster of Surrender
Surrender
James Wong Howe was
32 in Surrender
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 06 1931
Poster of The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket
James Wong Howe was
32 in The Yellow Ticket
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 30 1931
Poster of The Spider
The Spider
James Wong Howe was
32 in The Spider
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 23 1931
Poster of Transatlantic
Transatlantic
James Wong Howe was
31 in Transatlantic
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 19 1931
Poster of The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code
James Wong Howe was
31 in The Criminal Code
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 03 1931
Poster of Today
Today
James Wong Howe was
31 in Today
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 01 1930
Poster of The Inevitable Urge
The Inevitable Urge
James Wong Howe was
30 in The Inevitable Urge
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 01 1930
Poster of Desert Nights
Desert Nights
James Wong Howe was
29 in Desert Nights
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 09 1929
Poster of The Perfect Crime
The Perfect Crime
James Wong Howe was
28 in The Perfect Crime
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Aug 04 1928
Poster of Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
James Wong Howe was
28 in Laugh, Clown, Laugh
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 14 1928
Poster of Sorrell and Son
Sorrell and Son
James Wong Howe was
28 in Sorrell and Son
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 02 1927
Poster of The Rough Riders
The Rough Riders
James Wong Howe was
28 in The Rough Riders
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 30 1927
Poster of Padlocked
Padlocked
James Wong Howe was
26 in Padlocked
as 'Cinematography'.
Mon, Aug 02 1926
Poster of Mantrap
Mantrap
James Wong Howe was
26 in Mantrap
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 24 1926
Poster of Not So Long Ago
Not So Long Ago
James Wong Howe was
26 in Not So Long Ago
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 07 1925
Poster of The Charmer
The Charmer
James Wong Howe was
25 in The Charmer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Apr 20 1925
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
James Wong Howe was
25 in Peter Pan
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 29 1924
Poster of The Side Show of Life
The Side Show of Life
James Wong Howe was
24 in The Side Show of Life
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 21 1924
Poster of The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
James Wong Howe was
24 in The Breaking Point
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, May 04 1924
Poster of The Call of the Canyon
The Call of the Canyon
James Wong Howe was
24 in The Call of the Canyon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 16 1923
Poster of The Spanish Dancer
The Spanish Dancer
James Wong Howe was
24 in The Spanish Dancer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 06 1923
Poster of To the Last Man
To the Last Man
James Wong Howe was
24 in To the Last Man
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Sep 23 1923
Poster of The Siren Call
The Siren Call
James Wong Howe was
23 in The Siren Call
as 'Second Assistant Camera'.
Sun, Sep 17 1922

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of 87th Precinct
87th Precinct
James Wong Howe was
62+ in 87th Precinct
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
James Wong Howe was
61+ in Checkmate
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960