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. The elder brother of actress Norma Shearer, he won seven Academy Awards for his work. In 2008, he was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Douglas remained with his father Andrew in Montreal while his two younger sisters, Norma Shearer (the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer star) and Athole Shearer (also...
the sister of motion picture star Norma Shearer and MGM film sound engineer DouglasShearer. Athole Dane Shearer was born in 1900 in Montreal, Quebec. Her...
Edith Norma Shearer (August 11, 1902 – June 12, 1983) was a Canadian-American actress who was active on film from 1919 through 1942. Shearer often played...
that developed the Shearer Horn, with Lansing Manufacturing producing the 285 compression driver and the 15XS bass driver. The Shearer Horn gave the desired...
inception of the Oscars. It was awarded to DouglasShearer, brother of Best Actress winner Norma Shearer, making them the first sibling winners in Oscar...
192–195. "DouglasShearer, M-G-M Sound Chief (Published 1971)". The New York Times. January 9, 1971. Retrieved October 30, 2020. "Norma Shearer". Hollywood...
Look up shearer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A shearer is someone who shears, such as a cloth shearer, or a sheep shearer. Origins of the name include...
Minus One. The credits for 2001 list four effects contributors, including Douglas Trumbull. However, according to the rules of the Academy in effect at the...
1929–1930 (3rd) The Big House Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Department, DouglasShearer The Case of Sergeant Grischa RKO Radio Studio Sound Department, John...
short documentary film, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer DouglasShearer and narrated by Frank Whitbeck, which goes behind the scenes to look...
– Dave Friedman Assistant director – George Rhein Sound director – DouglasShearer Special effects – Warren Newcombe Choreographer – Robert Alton Musical...
originated the famous Tarzan yell, which was created by sound recordist DouglasShearer. Shearer recorded Weissmuller's normal yell, but manipulated it and played...
Honorary Awards were presented to: Douglas Fairbanks "recognizing the unique and outstanding contribution of Douglas Fairbanks, first President of the...
by E. Y. Harburg Won Best Special Effects A. Arnold Gillespie and DouglasShearer Nominated Academy Juvenile Award Judy Garland For her outstanding performance...
Fred Quimby Animator Gary Rydstrom Sound designer, editor, and mixer DouglasShearer Sound engineer Billy Wilder Director, producer, and writer 6 John Ford...
B. Brown Ball of Fire – Thomas T. Moulton The Chocolate Soldier – DouglasShearer Citizen Kane – John O. Aalberg The Devil Pays Off – Charles L. Lootens...
(Presenter: Best Director) Hal B. Wallis (Presenter: Best Picture) Norma Shearer (Presenter: Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award) Bob Hope (Presenter: Academy...
Enemies – Jack Whitney The Gold Rush – James L. Fields Mrs. Miniver – DouglasShearer Once Upon a Honeymoon – Stephen Dunn The Pride of the Yankees – Thomas...
Lyrics by Walter Bullock Best Sound Recording Strike Up the Band – DouglasShearer‡ Behind the News – Charles L. Lootens Captain Caution – Elmer Raguse...
Gordon The Bishop's Wife – Gordon E. Sawyer‡ Green Dolphin Street – DouglasShearer T-Men – Jack Whitney Best Art Direction – Set Decoration, Black-and-White...
Hills. Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin officiated at the event, with Shearer's brother DouglasShearer giving the bride away, and Louis B. Mayer serving as best...
resulted from a collaboration between John Hilliard and Jim Lansing. DouglasShearer didn't hesitate to approve the Hilliard's proposal and authorized "any...
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