MARCUS BARTLY
Marcus Bartly (1917 – 14 March 1993) was an Anglo-Indian cinematographer who played a key role in the success of many Indian films. While at school, Bartly was an amateur photographer. He joined the Times of India in 1935 as press photographer, and then became a newsreel cameraman for British Movietone under the auspices of the Times of India. He was the cinematographer of all time classics like Maya Bazaar and Chemmeen.
Bartley arrived in Madras and joined Pragati Studios. His maiden film was Swarga Seema in 1945. This film showed his genius at Black and White photography. The movie strengthened the friendship between him and the BN Reddy, KV Reddy, and Nagi Reddy. Successively, Bartley worked in many studios such as National Studios, Newtone Studios and Vauhini Productions.
Filmography
- Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye (1984)
- Mamangam (1979)
- Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
- Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970)
- Shanti Nilayam (1969)
- Saathi (1968)
- Ram Aur Shyam (1967)
- Chemmeen (1965)
- Gundamma Katha (1962)
- Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958)
- Maya Bazaar (1957)
- Missamma (1955)
- Chandraharam (1954)
- Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)
- Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
- Patala Bhairavi (1951)
- Shavukaru (1950)
- Gunasundari Katha (1949)
- Yogi Vemana (1947)
- Swargaseema (1945)