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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 1 Collection or Record:

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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