Henry Lyman Broening (June 30, 1882 - June 6, 1983) was a well known American cinematographer. Later, he was also on the editorial board of ''American Cinematographer'' magazine. He worked on films that include '' May Blossom'' (1915) and wrote about the beginnings of the ASC.

Biography

He was born on June 30, 1882. He served on the board of governors for the American Society of Cinematographers in 1922. He died on June 6, 1983, in Hesperia, California.

Partial filmography

*'' In the Bishop's Carriage'' (1913) *'' Chelsea 7750'' (1913) *'' Caprice'' (1913) *''

Leah Kleschna ''Leah Kleschna'' is a drama in five acts by C.M.S. McLellan produced for the first time on Broadway by Minnie Maddern Fiske, Harrison Grey Fiske and the Manhattan Company with set design provided by Frank E. Gates and E. A. Morange. The play o ...

'' (1913) *'' The Lost Paradise'' (1914) *''

Marta of the Lowlands ''Marta of the Lowlands'' is a 1914 American drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley and written by Àngel Guimerà. The film stars Bertha Kalich, Wellington A. Playter, Hal Clarendon, Frank Holland and Lillian Kalich. The film was released on ...

'' (1914) *''

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'' (1914) *'' The County Chairman'' (1914) *'' The Conspiracy'' (1914) *'' The Dancing Girl'' (1915) *'' May Blossom'' (1915) *'' The Pretty Sister of Jose'' (1915) *'' Helene of the North'' (1915) *'' Still Waters'' (1915) *'' Mice and Men'' (1916) *''

Molly Make-Believe ''Molly Make-Believe'' is a 1916 silent film drama directed by J. Searle Dawley and starring Marguerite Clark. It was produced by Famous Players-Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is based on a 1910 novel, ''Molly Make-Believe'' b ...

'' (1916) *'' Silks and Satins'' (1916) *''

Miss George Washington ''Miss George Washington'' is a lost 1916 silent film comedy directed by J. Searle Dawley and starring Marguerite Clark. It was produced by Adolph Zukor through his Famous Players Film Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plot A girl ...

'' (1916) *'' Snow White'' (1916) *''

The Valentine Girl ''The Valentine Girl'' is a 1917 American silent romantic drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film starred Marguerite Clark, Frank Losee, and Richard Barthelmess. Actress Laura Sawyer wrote the s ...

'' (1917) *''

Bab's Burglar ''Bab's Burglar'' was a 1917 American silent romantic comedy film directed by J. Searle Dawley and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film followed ''Bab's Diary'', released on October 17, 1917, and was the second in the trilogy of ''Babs'' ...

'' (1917) *''

Bab's Matinee Idol ''Bab's Matinee Idol'' is a 1917 American silent romantic comedy film, based on the Mary Roberts Rinehart novels, produced by Famous Players-Lasky, and directed by J. Searle Dawley. This was the final film in the trilogy of ''Babs'' films that sta ...

'' (1917) *''

The Seven Swans ''The Seven Swans'' is a lost 1917 silent film fantasy starring Marguerite Clark. Famous Players Film Company produced and J. Searle Dawley directed. Plot Loosely based on ''The Wild Swans'' by Hans Christian Andersen, Clark stars as Princess Twee ...

'' (1917) *'' The Lie'' (1918) *'' Rich Man, Poor Man'' (1918) *'' Uncle Tom's Cabin'' (1918) *'' The Forbidden City'' (1918) *''

The Better Half ''The Better Half'' is an American comic strip created by Bob Barnes. It follows the lives of a married couple, Stanley and Harriet Parker, and the usual annoyances couples have with one another after years of marriage. In 1958, the strip won Bar ...

'' (1918) *''

The Scoffer ''The Scoffer'' is a surviving 1920 American silent drama film produced and directed by Allan Dwan and starring Mary Thurman. It was released through Associated First National Pictures. Plot As described in a film magazine, Dr. Stannard Wayne ...

'' (1920) *''

In the Heart of a Fool ''In the Heart of a Fool'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan. It is based on a novel by William Allen White. Plot As described in a film magazine, in a small town lives Dr. Harvey Nesbit (Burton), who knows of the scan ...

'' (1920) * ''

A Broken Doll ''A Broken Doll'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan and starring Monte Blue, Mary Thurman and Mary Jane Irving.Lombardi p.117 Cast * Monte Blue as Tommy Dawes * Mary Thurman as Harriet Bundy * Mary Jane Irving ...

'' (1921) *'' A Perfect Crime'' (1921) *'' Kindred of the Dust'' (1922) *''

The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln ''The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln'' is a 1924 American feature film directed by Phil Rosen and written by Frances Marion. By the date of release, the film's title was shortened to ''Abraham Lincoln'', since the previous title was regarded ...

'' (1924) *''

The Lighthouse by the Sea ''The Lighthouse by the Sea'' is a 1924 American silent adventure film produced by and distributed by Warner Bros. The film's star is canine sensation Rin Tin Tin, the most famous animal actor of the 1920s. The film was directed by Malcolm St ...

'' (1924) * ''

Wandering Footsteps ''Wandering Footsteps'' is a 1925 American silent melodrama film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Alec B. Francis, Estelle Taylor Ida Estelle Taylor (May 20, 1894 – April 15, 1958) was an American actress, singer, model, and animal ri ...

'' (1925) *''

Fighting Fate ''Fighting Fate'' is a 1925 American silent sports film directed by Albert S. Rogell Albert S. Rogell (August 21, 1901 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - April 7, 1988 Los Angeles, California) was an American film director. Rogell directed more than a ...

'' (1925) * ''

Rose of the Tenements ''Rose of the Tenements'' is a 1926 American silent melodrama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Shirley Mason, John Harron, and Evelyn Selbie, and was released on May 26, 1926. Cast list * Shirley Mason as Rosie Rossetti * John Harron as ...

'' (1926) * '' Dancing Days'' (1926) * ''

The Truthful Sex ''The Truthful Sex'' is a lost 1926 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Richard Thomas and starring Mae Busch, Huntley Gordon and Ian Keith.Munden p.835 A couple's successful relationship suffers strains following the birth of their fi ...

'' (1926) * ''

California or Bust ''California or Bust'' is a 1927 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars George O'Hara, Helen Foster, and John Steppling, and was released on January 9, 1927. Plot Jeff Daggett is a mechanic in the fictional town ...

'' (1927)

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* 1882 births 1983 deaths {{US-cinematographer-stub