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David Abel

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Abel (15 December 1883 – 12 November 1973) was a cinematographer. Born in Amsterdam to Russian parents, Abel began his career in 1916
Born: Sat, Dec 15 1883
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Death: Mon, Nov 12 1973
David Abel is 89 years old
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Poster of The Affairs of Susan
The Affairs of Susan
David Abel was 61 in The Affairs of Susan as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 1945
Poster of Follow the Boys
Follow the Boys
David Abel was 60 in Follow the Boys as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1944
Poster of Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
David Abel was 58 in Holiday Inn as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
David Abel was 53 in Shall We Dance as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1937
Poster of History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night
David Abel was 53 in History Is Made at Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Lawyer
David Abel was 53 in Criminal Lawyer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1937
Poster of Make Way for a Lady
Make Way for a Lady
David Abel was 52 in Make Way for a Lady as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936
Poster of Swing Time
Swing Time
David Abel was 52 in Swing Time as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of Bunker Bean
Bunker Bean
David Abel was 52 in Bunker Bean as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1936
Poster of Follow the Fleet
Follow the Fleet
David Abel was 52 in Follow the Fleet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1936
Poster of I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much
David Abel was 51 in I Dream Too Much as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1935
Poster of Top Hat
Top Hat
David Abel was 51 in Top Hat as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1935
Poster of The Case of the Curious Bride
The Case of the Curious Bride
David Abel was 51 in The Case of the Curious Bride as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1935
Poster of A Notorious Gentleman
A Notorious Gentleman
David Abel was 51 in A Notorious Gentleman as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1935
Poster of The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee
David Abel was 50 in The Gay Divorcee as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1934
Poster of Bachelor Bait
Bachelor Bait
David Abel was 50 in Bachelor Bait as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1934
Poster of Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers
David Abel was 50 in Cockeyed Cavaliers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1934
Poster of This Man Is Mine
This Man Is Mine
David Abel was 50 in This Man Is Mine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1934
Poster of Hips, Hips, Hooray!
Hips, Hips, Hooray!
David Abel was 50 in Hips, Hips, Hooray! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers
David Abel was 49 in Ann Vickers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1933
Poster of Rafter Romance
Rafter Romance
David Abel was 49 in Rafter Romance as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1933
Poster of Pick-up
Pick-up
David Abel was 49 in Pick-up as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1933
Poster of The Crime of the Century
The Crime of the Century
David Abel was 49 in The Crime of the Century as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1933
Poster of Madame Butterfly
Madame Butterfly
David Abel was 49 in Madame Butterfly as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of The Phantom President
The Phantom President
David Abel was 48 in The Phantom President as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell
David Abel was 48 in Merrily We Go to Hell as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1932
Poster of Sky Bride
Sky Bride
David Abel was 48 in Sky Bride as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1932
Poster of The Miracle Man
The Miracle Man
David Abel was 48 in The Miracle Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1932
Poster of Ladies of the Big House
Ladies of the Big House
David Abel was 48 in Ladies of the Big House as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1931
Poster of Rich Man's Folly
Rich Man's Folly
David Abel was 47 in Rich Man's Folly as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1931
Poster of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn
David Abel was 47 in Huckleberry Finn as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1931
Poster of The Secret Call
The Secret Call
David Abel was 47 in The Secret Call as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1931
Poster of Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet
David Abel was 47 in Scandal Sheet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1931
Poster of The Virtuous Sin
The Virtuous Sin
David Abel was 46 in The Virtuous Sin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1930
Poster of Grumpy
Grumpy
David Abel was 46 in Grumpy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1930
Poster of Swing High
Swing High
David Abel was 46 in Swing High as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1930
Poster of The Grand Parade
The Grand Parade
David Abel was 46 in The Grand Parade as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1930
Poster of The Racketeer
The Racketeer
David Abel was 45 in The Racketeer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1929
Poster of Square Shoulders
Square Shoulders
David Abel was 45 in Square Shoulders as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1929
Poster of Geraldine
Geraldine
David Abel was 45 in Geraldine as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1929
Poster of Show Folks
Show Folks
David Abel was 44 in Show Folks as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1928
Poster of Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife
David Abel was 44 in Craig's Wife as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1928
Poster of Tenth Avenue
Tenth Avenue
David Abel was 44 in Tenth Avenue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 06 1928
Poster of Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness
David Abel was 44 in Midnight Madness as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1928
Poster of Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver
David Abel was 44 in Stand and Deliver as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1928
Poster of The Forbidden Woman
The Forbidden Woman
David Abel was 43 in The Forbidden Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1927
Poster of The First Auto
The First Auto
David Abel was 43 in The First Auto as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1927
Poster of The Honeymoon Express
The Honeymoon Express
David Abel was 42 in The Honeymoon Express as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1926
Poster of Footloose Widows
Footloose Widows
David Abel was 42 in Footloose Widows as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1926
Poster of The Cave Man
The Cave Man
David Abel was 42 in The Cave Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1926
Poster of Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners
David Abel was 41 in Seven Sinners as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1925
Poster of How Baxter Butted In
How Baxter Butted In
David Abel was 41 in How Baxter Butted In as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1925
Poster of Recompense
Recompense
David Abel was 41 in Recompense as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1925
Poster of The Dark Swan
The Dark Swan
David Abel was 40 in The Dark Swan as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1924
Poster of Beau Brummel
Beau Brummel
David Abel was 40 in Beau Brummel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1924
Poster of Lovebound
Lovebound
David Abel was 39 in Lovebound as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 1923
Poster of Mixed Faces
Mixed Faces
David Abel was 38 in Mixed Faces as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1922
Poster of A Self-Made Man
A Self-Made Man
David Abel was 38 in A Self-Made Man as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1922
Poster of The Primitive Lover
The Primitive Lover
David Abel was 38 in The Primitive Lover as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1922
Poster of Little Miss Smiles
Little Miss Smiles
David Abel was 38 in Little Miss Smiles as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1922
Poster of Rip Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle
David Abel was 37 in Rip Van Winkle as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1921
Poster of Unseen Forces
Unseen Forces
David Abel was 36 in Unseen Forces as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1920
Poster of The Woman Gives
The Woman Gives
David Abel was 36 in The Woman Gives as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1920
Poster of A Daughter of Two Worlds
A Daughter of Two Worlds
David Abel was 36 in A Daughter of Two Worlds as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1920
Poster of She Loves and Lies
She Loves and Lies
David Abel was 36 in She Loves and Lies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1920
Poster of The Isle of Conquest
The Isle of Conquest
David Abel was 35 in The Isle of Conquest as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1919
Poster of The Way of a Woman
The Way of a Woman
David Abel was 35 in The Way of a Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1919
Poster of The Probation Wife
The Probation Wife
David Abel was 35 in The Probation Wife as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1919
Poster of The New Moon
The New Moon
David Abel was 35 in The New Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1919
Poster of The Heart of Wetona
The Heart of Wetona
David Abel was 35 in The Heart of Wetona as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1919
Poster of Thais
Thais
David Abel was 34 in Thais as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1917
Poster of Madame Bo-Peep
Madame Bo-Peep
David Abel was 33 in Madame Bo-Peep as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1917
Poster of A Woman's Awakening
A Woman's Awakening
David Abel was 33 in A Woman's Awakening as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1917
Poster of The Bad Boy
The Bad Boy
David Abel was 33 in The Bad Boy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 1917
Poster of The Heiress at Coffee Dan's
The Heiress at Coffee Dan's
David Abel was 33 in The Heiress at Coffee Dan's as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1916
Poster of A Sister of Six
A Sister of Six
David Abel was 32 in A Sister of Six as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1916

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