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Rescher, Gayne

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1924 - 2008

Biographical History

Gayne Rescher (1924-2008) was a cinematographer.

Gayne Rescher was born on December 19, 1924 in New York, to cinematographer Jay Rescher and silent film actress Jean Tolley. He served as a fighter pilot in World War II, and then went to the American Theater School in New York. He was married three times. He won three Emmy awards for Lucky/Chances (1991), Moviola (1980), and Shooter (1989). Rescher died on February 29, 2008.

Citation:
Variety, via WWW, July 19, 2017 (b. in New York to Jean Tolley and Jay Rescher; served in WWII; attended American Theater School; married three times; won three Emmy awards)

Ancient Faces, via WWW, July 19, 2017 (b. December 19, 1924; d. February 29, 2008)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Audio and stock footage from various Cinerama films, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 7: Series 7 [Barcode: 31197232565140]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Tapes containing stock footage, interviews, and sound tracks from various Cinerama films. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Digital beta master recordings from Cinerama Adventure, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 8: Series 8 [Barcode: 31197232565157]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Master tapes containing different versions of Cinerama Adventure. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Hi-definition master recordings from Cinerama Adventure, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 9: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232565165]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 9
Scope and Contents

High-definition master recordings of various films incuding Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Interviews and stills on Cinemiracle Windjammer and Cinerama advertising, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 4: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197232565116]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 4
Scope and Contents

32 tapes containing interviews, stills, and research by Strohmaier for Cinerama Adventure. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Interviews and stills on Neon Theatre, How the West was Won, and editing Cinerama, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232565082]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 1
Scope and Contents

39 camera rolls, including interviews, stills, and research on Cinerama by Strohmaier for his film Cinerama Adventure. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Interviews and stills on Oyster Bay, Paul Mantz, and editing Cinerama, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 2: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232565090]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 2
Scope and Contents

36 tapes containing interviews, stills, and research by Strohmaier for his work on Cinerama Adventure. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Interviews and stills on stunts and Cinerama editing and filming, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 3: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232565108]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 3
Scope and Contents

40 tapes containing interviews, stills, and research by Strohmaier for Cinerama Adventure. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Materials on smileboxing, Seven Wonders of the World, Cinerama Adventure, and Cinerama shorts., 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 5: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197232565124]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Travelogues and stock footage of Cinerama shorts and the making of Cinerama Adventure. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Stock footage and materials from various Cinerama films, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 6: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232565132]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Tapes containing footage of various films and interiviews, as well as materials related to the University of California, Los Angeles. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8924
Scope and Contents

Collection of files, photographs, VHS and beta tapes, souvenirs and publicity material relating to the movie presentation system Cinerama. Tapes contain interviews with people involved with various Cinerama movies. Dated approximately 1950-2010. Bulk 1950-1965.

Dates: approximately 1950-2010; Majority of material found within Bulk 1950-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

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