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  1. George Hurrell - Wikipedia

    • George Edward Hurrell (June 1, 1904 – May 17, 1992) was a photographer who contributed to the image of glamour presented by Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. See more

    Early life

    Born in the Walnut Hills district of Cincinnati, Ohio, Hurrell originally studied as a painter with no particular interest in … See more

    BornJune 1 1904 · Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, United States
    DiedMay 17 1992 (aged 87)
    OccupationPhotographer
    Known forHollywood glamour photography in 1930s and 1940s
    Career in Hollywood

    In the late 1920s, Hurrell was introduced to the actor Ramon Novarro, by Pancho Barnes, and agreed to take a series of photographs of him. Novarro was impressed with the results and showed them to th… See more

    Postwar

    He left Hollywood briefly to make training films for the First Motion Picture Unit of the United States Army Air Forces. When he returned to Hollywood in the mid-1950s his old style of glamour had fallen from favour. Where he h… See more

     
  1. George Hurrell - The Master of Hollywood Glamour …

    The official website of photography legend George Hurrell. Biography, Photo Gallery, Blog, Store, Licensing and Permissions, and skin care products.

  2. George Hurrell - George Hurrell

    George Edward Hurrell was born on June 1, 1904 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Edward, was born there too, of English and Irish parents. His paternal grandfather had come from Essex, England where the family had been …

  3. George Hurrell - International Center of Photography

    Hurrell revolutionized Hollywood portraiture between 1925 and 1950 through his ability to capture and create the glamour, allure, and celebrity of his subjects. In many of his images, elegant artifice renders them almost as living sculptures.

  4. George Hurrell: A Legacy of Enduring Glamour and …

    George Hurrell [1904 – 1992] was an American photographer who played a pivotal role in shaping the glamorous image of Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. His captivating portraits of Hollywood stars, characterized by their …

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  8. George Hurrell | A Photographer You Should Know

    Jan 19, 2014 · George Hurrell is considered as a significant contributor to glamour photography during the 1930s and 1940s. He spent that time making portraits of several of Hollywood’s elite. He began his career as a painter, …

  9. Timeline - George Hurrell

    Timeline. HURRELL CHRONOLOGY. June 1, 1904: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio at Walnut Hills. His father, Edward, also a native of Cincinnati, worked in the shoe business. 1909: Family moves to Chicago to open their own shoe factory. …

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