Janice Loeb
Janice Loeb (December 6, 1913 – February 18, 1996) was an American cinematographer, screenwriter, film director and producer.[1][2] She was best known for her work in the documentary films In the Street (1948) and The Quiet One (1948). She was nominated for two Academy Awards for the latter, becoming the first woman to be nominated in the category of Best Documentary Feature.
Janice Loeb | |
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| Born | December 6, 1913 U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 1996 (aged 82) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1949 | 21st Academy Awards | Best Documentary Feature | The Quiet One | Nominated |
| 1950 | 22nd Academy Awards | Best Writing, Story and Screenplay (shared with Helen Levitt and Sidney Meyers) | Nominated | |
References
- Meran Barsam, Richard (1992). Nonfiction Film: A Critical History. Indiana University Press. p. 286. ISBN 0-253-20706-1.
- Merritt, Greg (2000). Celluloid Mavericks: The History of American Independent Film. Thunder's Mouth Press. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-56025-232-0.
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