Herbert Kalmus

Engineer

Birthday November 9, 1881

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Jul 11, 1963 (81)

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About

Scientist and engineer who created color motion picture film and produced the film 'The Viking.' His massive contributions to the film industry are commemorated on a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

Before Fame

He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and MIT.

Trivia

He was the co-founder of The Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, which pioneered a color motion picture process which was used in countless classic films from the 1920's to the 1950's.

Family Life

He had a daughter with his wife Natalie, and his daughter played the role of Bonnie Blue Butler in 'Gone With the Wind.'

Associated With

He produced the film "The Viking" starring Donald Crisp.