John van den Broek

Cinematographer, Film cinematographer

1895 – 1918

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Who was John van den Broek?

John van den Broek was a Dutch born cinematographer. He is remembered primarily for his work on the films of Maurice Tourneur. Van den Broek died at 23 while filming the Tourneur directed film Woman in 1918. According to Tourneur's biographer Harry Waldman, Van den Broek was on a cliff in Maine filming some large waves when he got caught in a series of waves that carried him out to sea. His body was never recovered.

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Born
1895
Rotterdam
Also known as
  • John v.d. Broeck
  • John v.d. Broek
  • John Vanderbroeck
  • John van de Broeck
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Died
Jun 29, 1918
Maine

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on July 23, 2013

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