Marcus Bartley
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Marcus Bartley was an Anglo-Indian Cinematographer
who played a key role in the success of many South Indian films. Most of the superhits of those times were made with his photographic hand at the camera. His specialty was the shots under the moonlight.
in 1945. This film showed his genius at Black and White photography. The movie strengthened the friendship between him and the BN Reddy, KV Reddy, and Nagi Reddy. This led to his wielding the camera for all the forty odd Vauhini movies including such great hits as Yogi Vemana, Guna Sundari Katha, Vijaya's productions Shavukaru, Patala Bhairavi, Pellichesi Chudu, Chandraharam, Missamma, Maya Bazaar, Appuchesi Pappukudu, Gundamma Katha, Raja Rajeswari Coffee Club, etc.
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
who played a key role in the success of many South Indian films. Most of the superhits of those times were made with his photographic hand at the camera. His specialty was the shots under the moonlight.
Film industry
His maiden film was Swarga SeemaSwarga Seema
Swarga Seema is a 1945 Telugu Drama film directed by B. N. Reddi and starring Chittor V. Nagaiah, B. Jayamma and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.It is the first Telugu film to be screened in International Film Festival, Vietnam.-The plot:...
in 1945. This film showed his genius at Black and White photography. The movie strengthened the friendship between him and the BN Reddy, KV Reddy, and Nagi Reddy. This led to his wielding the camera for all the forty odd Vauhini movies including such great hits as Yogi Vemana, Guna Sundari Katha, Vijaya's productions Shavukaru, Patala Bhairavi, Pellichesi Chudu, Chandraharam, Missamma, Maya Bazaar, Appuchesi Pappukudu, Gundamma Katha, Raja Rajeswari Coffee Club, etc.
Maya Bazar
- In Maya BazarMaya BazarMaya Bazar also known as Maya is a Block and city in Faizabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Maya Bazar is a small and one of the oldest market in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The main occupation is agriculture.Name of MP: Sh. Nirmal khatri. Name of MLA: Sh. Lalu Singh...
film, a few magic moments that mesmerised several generations of filmgoers and continue to do so. The evergreen song Lahiri, lahiri lo was shot at Ennore near Madras at noon. The outdoor shooting lasted only for 10 to 15 seconds. Bartley created the illusion of moonlightMoonlightMoonlight is the light that reaches Earth from the Moon. This light does not originate from the Moon, but from sunlight. The Moon does not, however, reflect sunlight like a mirror, but it reflects light from those portions of its surface which the Sun's light strikes. See diffuse reflection.In...
and Mayabazar is the first Indian film to do so.
- The other wonder was the creation of Dwaraka. Some 300 miniature houses, no two alike, were created in about 50 x 60 ft. space and electrified. The ace photographer credited this to art director Madhavapeddi Gokhale.
Awards
- Recipient of the gold medal at the International Film Festival held at CannesCannesCannes is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera, a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. It is a Commune of France in the Alpes-Maritimes department....
for the movie ChemmeenChemmeenChemmeen is a 1965 Malayalam romantic drama film based on the highly acclaimed novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and directed by Ramu Kariat from a screenplay by S. L...
in Malayalam in the year 1978. - He won the National Film Award for Best CinematographyNational Film Award for Best CinematographyThe National Film Award for Best Cinematography are given annually. The only female who has won this award is Anjuli Shukla, who won the award for her debut film, Kutty Srank . The most time winners are Santosh Sivan & K.K. Mahajan - 4 awards each for best cinematography category....
in India in 1970 for Shanti Nilayam.
Filmography
- Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye (1984)
- Mamangam (1979)
- Yehi Hai ZindagiYehi Hai ZindagiYehi Hai Zindagi is a 1977 Hindi film. Produced by B.Nagi Reddy the film is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar, Utpal Dutt, Lucky Ali, Ramesh Deo and Neeta Mehta.The films music is by Rajesh Roshan.-Synopsis:...
(1977) - Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
- Ghar Ghar Ki KahaniGhar Ghar Ki KahaniGhar Ghar Ki Kahani is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Rakesh Roshan and Nirupa Roy .-Cast:*Rakesh Roshan*Bharti*Balraj Sahni*Nirupa Roy*Shashikala*Om Prakash*Gajanan Jagirdar*Jagdeep*Maruti Rao...
(1970) - Saathi (1968)
- Ram Aur ShyamRam Aur ShyamRam Aur Shyam is a 1967 Indian Hindi feature film, directed by Tapi Chanakya. Its producer B. Nagi Reddy previously produced Ramudu Bheemudu, a Telugu film starring N.T...
(1967) - ChemmeenChemmeenChemmeen is a 1965 Malayalam romantic drama film based on the highly acclaimed novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai and directed by Ramu Kariat from a screenplay by S. L...
(1965) - Gundamma KathaGundamma KathaGundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
(1962) - Jagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni Katha is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Pictures. It is subsequently dubbed into Tamil language entitled Jagathala Prathapan and Kannada, Bengali, Oriya and Hindi languages.It is a Musical film with music score...
(1961) - Appu Chesi Pappu KooduAppu Chesi Pappu Koodu-2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *...
(1958) - Maya Bazaar (1957)
- MissammaMissamma*Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...
(1955) - ChandraharamChandraharamChandraharam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Vijaya Pictures.-The Plot:The life of Chandana Raju is in the Chandraharam worn by him in the neck. He paints the image of a beautiful lady and wants to marry her. His adviser Dhoomaketu wanted to dethrone him...
(1954) - Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)
- Pelli Chesi ChooduPelli Chesi ChooduPelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V...
(1952) - Patala BhairaviPatala BhairaviPatala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics...
(1951) - Shavukaru (1950)
- Gunasundari KathaGunasundari KathaGunasundari Katha was a 1949 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and starring Sriranjani in the title role as Gunasundari. It is loosely based on the William Shakespeare's King Lear and his three daughters. Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi song by P...
(1949) - Yogi VemanaYogi VemanaYogi Vemana is a 1947 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. The story is based on the life of saint poet Vemana. Chittor V. Nagaiah played the role of Vemana and also composed music and sang many poems and songs in this film exposing his multifaceted talents.-Cast:* Chittor V. Nagaiah ......
(1947) - Swargaseema (1945)