Pioneer in aerial cinematography. He entered American film as cinematographer for THE SINS OF ROSANNE (1920) at Famous Players-Lasky. He shot over 25 silents before photographing "Wild Bill" Wellman's WINGS (1927). Other notable credits include HELL'S ANGELS (1930), THE FLYING DEVILS (1933), WEST POINT OF THE AIR (1935) and CORVETTE K-225 (1943).    Nominated for Cinematography 1929-30: HELL'S ANGELS 1 nomination