Douglas Shearer
Sound
Born: 1899-11-17 · Westmount, Québec, Canada
Died: 1971-01-06
Biography
Douglas Graham Shearer (November 17, 1899 – January 5, 1971) was a Canadian-American pioneering sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures. He won seven Academy Awards for his work. In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. Douglas began his journey into cinema by studying experimental electricity at Northern Electric Company before joining MGM in 1925. Initially exploring lighting and cameras, he pivoted to
🎬 Movies (30)
Tennessee Champ
1954
Sound
The Great Diamond Robbery
1954
Recording Supervision
Rose Marie
1954
Recording Supervision
M-G-M Jubilee Overture
1954
Sound Recordist
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1954
Sound
Executive Suite
1954
Recording Supervision
Her Twelve Men
1954
Recording Supervision
Valley of the Kings
1954
Recording Supervision
The Story of Three Loves
1953
Recording Supervision
Lili
1953
Sound
Confidentially Connie
1953
Recording Supervision
Battle Circus
1953
Recording Supervision
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
1953
Recording Supervision
Julius Caesar
1953
Recording Supervision
Take the High Ground!
1953
Recording Supervision
All the Brothers Were Valiant
1953
Recording Supervision
The Naked Spur
1953
Recording Supervision
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor
1953
Music Supervisor
Jeopardy
1953
Recording Supervision
Dangerous When Wet
1953
Recording Supervision
Give a Girl a Break
1953
Recording Supervision
Remains to Be Seen
1953
Recording Supervision
The Girl Who Had Everything
1953
Recording Supervision
Small Town Girl
1953
Recording Supervision
Capriccio Italien
1953
Recording Supervision
Easy to Love
1953
Recording Supervision
The Actress
1953
Recording Supervision
The Band Wagon
1953
Recording Supervision
Dream Wife
1953
Recording Supervision
Young Bess
1953
Recording Supervision