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Douglas Shearer was born on 17 November, 1899 in Westmount, Québec, Canada, is a sound_department,director,actor. Discover Douglas Shearer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

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Occupation sound_department,director,actor
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 17 November 1899
Birthday 17 November
Birthplace Westmount, Québec, Canada
Date of death 5 January, 1971
Died Place Culver City, California, USA
Nationality Canada

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Douglas Shearer Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Douglas Shearer's Wife?

His wife is Ann Lee Cunningham (20 August 1932 - ?) ( her death) ( 2 children), Marion Tilden (9 September 1922 - 6 June 1931) ( her death), Avice (? - 5 January 1971) ( his death)

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Wife Ann Lee Cunningham (20 August 1932 - ?) ( her death) ( 2 children), Marion Tilden (9 September 1922 - 6 June 1931) ( her death), Avice (? - 5 January 1971) ( his death)
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Douglas Shearer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Douglas Shearer worth at the age of 71 years old? Douglas Shearer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sound Department. He is from Canada. We have estimated Douglas Shearer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Sound Department

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1928

Douglas Shearer came to MGM to visit his sister, Norma Shearer, and was hired as an assistant in the camera department. When MGM decided to make sound pictures, Douglas was appointed head of the sound department. In 1928, Douglas took the silent 'White Shadows in the South Seas' to a New Jersey recording studio where he added sound effects and music. As was common in the early days, the music and sound effects were recorded, but not the dialogue.

1929

In 1929, Douglas came up with the idea of playing the sound track for a musical number so that it would be filmed in sync with the music.

The film was The Broadway Melody (1929) which won the Best Picture Oscar for 1929. It was an 'All-Talking! All-SingingAll-Dancing!' movie.

1930

Douglas won his first oscar for sound recording with The Big House (1930). Douglas became one of the most innovative men in the sound field and MGM became well known for the quality of the sound in their pictures. He would develop or improve recording systems and reduce any unwanted noise. Overall, Douglas would win 12 oscars for Best Sound Recording.

1935

Worked on two different versions of two films - "Kind Lady" (1935 version, and its 1951 remake) and "Rose-Marie" (1936 version, and its 1954 widescreen color remake).

1955

His career as Recording Director would end in 1955 when he was promoted to director of technical research at MGM.

1959

In 1959, he would receive an Oscar for helping co-develop MGM's Camera 65 wide screen system.

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