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Robert Paynter ("Bob")

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Born
12 March 1928
Dates
1953-1955
Role
Camera
Newsreels / Cinemagazines
Cinegazette
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Career

Bob Paynter was an employee of British Transport Films [qv] when he filmed Cinegazettes No. 12 and No.14. Whilst there, he also filmed ‘TERMINUS’ (1961) and ‘ELIZABETHAN EXPRESS’ (1954).

Paynter went on to have a successful feature film career as a cinematographer. His movie credits include, ‘SUPERMAN II’ (1980), ‘THRILLER’ (1983) and ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ (1986).

Sources

http://uk.imdb.com/name/nm0668481/; Accessed 11/5/2006: NoS Number 349277; Cinegazette Number 12; Date released 1953: NoS Number 349279; Cinegazette Number 14; Date released 1955.

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