Rex Wimpy (December 18, 1899 – December 29, 1972) was an American

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s artist and

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. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Special Effects for the film ''

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''.

Selected filmography

* '' Stairs of Sand'' (1929) * ''

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'' (1929) * '' Talent Scout'' (1937) * ''

'' (1943) * '' Challenge of the Range'' (1949) *'' Laramie'' (1949) *''

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'' (1952)

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* 1899 births 1972 deaths American cinematographers Special effects people People from Grant County, Indiana {{US-film-bio-stub