Joe MacDonald

Cinematographer Joe MacDonald was born to American parents in Mexico City. He joined the film industry in the early 1920s as an assistant cameraman; by the early 1940s he had been promoted to director of photography where he became known for his... more

Cinematographer Joe MacDonald was born to American parents in Mexico City. He joined the film industry in the early 1920s as an assistant cameraman; by the early 1940s he had been promoted to director of photography where he became known for his excellent photography with both black-and-white and color film. He was also equally at home filming indoors or out. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide less