Steven Grande

Steven Alexander Grande (February 29, 1876 – December 9, 1945) was an American film director and cinematographer notable for his work in pioneering early action films, being one of the first action directors to blend well-written drama into his action. He also gained recognition for his biopic films. His films were also notable for their unique and revolutionary cinematography techniques. He won the first Academy Award for Best Director for directing Catch! (1927), and won a second for Along the Veil (1934), which was also his first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. He has also 4 additional Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

Filmography

 * The Wrestlers (1922)
 * King of the Ring (1924)
 * Catch! (1927)
 * Hawk-Eye (1928)
 * Guy Fawkes (1931)
 * The Speed of Light (1932)
 * Along the Veil (1934)
 * Car (1939)