Biography
Joseph H. August was an American cinematographer active during the silent film era. Born on April 26, 1890, in Idaho Springs, Colorado, August worked as a director of photography, shaping the visual style of early Westerns and dramas. Their filmography includes collaborations on notable productions such as The Return of Draw Egan (1916), The Bargain (1914), The Toll Gate (1920), Wolf Lowry (1917), and Three Word Brand (1921), where their technical skill contributed to the technical and artistic standards of the period.
August was also a co-founder of the American Society of Cinematographers, an organization established to advance the craft of cinematography and professionalize the role of the cinematographer within the film industry. Their work during this foundational era helped establis…
