John Alton

Cinematographer

As cinematographer, John Alton shot 13 rated films; 3 were hits (80/100+), a .231 batting average.

Batting average
.231
Hits
3 of 13 feature films rated 80/100 or higher
Percentile
top 26% of 425 cinematographers, confidence-adjusted (how it works)
Career
1947–1962

Films, rated out of 100

  1. Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) — 79/100
  2. Elmer Gantry (1960) — 83/100 · hit
  3. The Brothers Karamazov (1958) — 50/100
  4. Designing Woman (1957) — 73/100
  5. Tea and Sympathy (1956) — 76/100
  6. The Catered Affair (1956) — 51/100
  7. Father's Little Dividend (1951) — 74/100
  8. Mystery Street (1950) — 70/100
  9. Father of the Bride (1950) — 76/100
  10. Devil's Doorway (1950) — 71/100
  11. Reign of Terror (1949) — 69/100
  12. Raw Deal (1948) — 82/100 · hit
  13. T-Men (1947) — 81/100 · hit

Films that qualify under the rating methodology, not a complete filmography.

Best and worst

Highest rated

  1. Elmer Gantry (1960) — 83/100 · hit
  2. Raw Deal (1948) — 82/100 · hit
  3. T-Men (1947) — 81/100 · hit

Lowest rated

  1. The Brothers Karamazov (1958) — 50/100
  2. The Catered Affair (1956) — 51/100
  3. Reign of Terror (1949) — 69/100

How these numbers work: Methodology