Cinematography: William E. Snyder

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by William E. Snyder. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Direction Hamilton Luske · Norman Tokar · James Neilson · Wilfred Jackson

Cast Walt Disney · Paul Frees · Clarence Nash · Roger Mobley

Synopsis Disneyland (TV Series) (1954) is a long-running anthology television series produced by the Walt Disney Company, which debuted in 1954. Initially titled Disneyland, the series has undergone several name changes over the decades, including Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney's Wonderful...

7.3

61 votes

7.3

61 votes

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Dana Andrews · Joan Fontaine · Sidney Blackmer · Arthur Franz

Synopsis Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) follows a writer who deliberately puts himself in a murder case to expose the flaws in circumstantial evidence. He arranges for a friend to withhold crucial evidence, planning to reveal it at the last moment...

7.1

3K votes

7.1

3K votes

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Gary Cooper · Laraine Day · Signe Hasso · Dennis O'Keefe

Synopsis The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated physician, Dr. Wassell, who finds himself in the midst of the Japanese invasion of the East Indies during World War II. As the conflict intensifies, Dr. Wassell...

6.5

709 votes

6.5

709 votes

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Richard Carlson · Julie Adams · Richard Denning · Antonio Moreno

Synopsis Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) follows a prehistoric, amphibious beast that dwells in the untouched depths of a tropical lagoon. This creature's peaceful existence is disrupted when a group of scientists venture into his territory. The film portrays the...

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K votes

Direction Robert Butler

Cast Jeffrey Hunter · Susan Oliver · Leonard Nimoy · Majel Barrett

Synopsis Star Trek: The Cage - Pilot Episode (TV) (1988) follows the adventures of Captain Christopher Pike, who finds himself captured and subjected to rigorous trials by extraterrestrial beings. These aliens possess the extraordinary ability to create incredibly realistic illusions, making...

6.4

162 votes

6.4

162 votes

Wonder Man

1945 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Vera-Ellen · Donald Woods

Synopsis Wonder Man (1945) follows the tale of a lively nightclub performer, Buzzy Bellew, who inadvertently becomes an eyewitness to a murder orchestrated by the notorious gangster, Ten Grand Jackson. In a tragic turn of events, two of Jackson's henchmen brutally...

6.4

309 votes

6.4

309 votes

Direction Gene Roddenberry · Marc Daniels · Joseph Pevney · Vincent McEveety

Cast William Shatner · Leonard Nimoy · DeForest Kelley · Grace Lee Whitney

Synopsis Star Trek (TV Series) (1966) follows the interstellar adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and the dedicated crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, a cutting-edge starship tasked with exploring the vast expanse of space and safeguarding the interests of the United...

6.3

16K votes

6.3

16K votes

Direction Byron Paul

Cast Dick Van Dyke · Nancy Kwan · Akim Tamiroff · Arthur Malet

Synopsis Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1966) follows the adventures of a naval aviator, played by Dick Van Dyke, who is forced to eject from his aircraft due to mechanical issues. He lands on a secluded tropical island where he constructs a...

6.2

185 votes

6.2

185 votes

The Man from Colorado

1949 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Glenn Ford · William Holden · Ellen Drew · Ray Collins

Synopsis The Man from Colorado (1949) follows the journey of two comrades who reunite after being released from military service following the Civil War. One of the men, however, bears the heavy burden of profound psychological trauma from his wartime experiences....

6.2

384 votes

6.2

384 votes

Blackbeard the Pirate

1952 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Robert Newton · Linda Darnell · Keith Andes · William Bendix

Synopsis Blackbeard the Pirate (1952) is set in the year 1674 and follows the story of Sir Henry Morgan, a former pirate who has since reformed and taken on a role as a government official in Jamaica. The narrative takes a...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Red Sundown

1956 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Rory Calhoun · Martha Hyer · Dean Jagger · Robert Middleton

Synopsis Red Sundown (1956) follows the journey of Alex Longmire, a gunman who, after a life-saving encounter with another gunfighter, vows to abandon his violent past. Arriving in a new town, Longmire discovers that the only available position is as a...

6.1

163 votes

6.1

163 votes

Direction David Butler · Sidney Lanfield

Cast Bob Hope · Virginia Mayo · Walter Brennan · Walter Slezak

Synopsis The Princess and the Pirate (1944) follows the escapades of Princess Margaret, who embarks on a secret journey to marry her beloved rather than the suitor chosen by her father. While sailing, her vessel is ambushed by pirates who recognize...

5.9

350 votes

5.9

350 votes

Flying Leathernecks

1951 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast John Wayne · Robert Ryan · Don Taylor · Janis Carter

Synopsis Flying Leathernecks (1951) follows the story of Major Daniel Kirby, who assumes leadership of a Marine Corps aviation unit on the brink of deployment. Despite the squadron's good intentions, Kirby encounters a lack of discipline and a tendency to opt...

5.8

658 votes

5.8

658 votes

Blue Skies

1946 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Bing Crosby · Fred Astaire · Joan Caulfield · Billy De Wolfe

Synopsis Blue Skies (1946) follows the nostalgic journey of Jed Potter as he reflects on a complex love triangle that unfolded over many years, interspersed with captivating musical performances. The story revolves around Jed, a talented dancer, who is deeply in...

5.8

68 votes

5.8

68 votes

5.6

27 votes

Direction Bretaigne Windust

Cast Van Johnson · Claude Rains · Lori Nelson · Jim Backus

Synopsis The Pied Piper of Hamelin (TV) (1957) begins with the enigmatic Piper (Van Johnson) captivating a disabled boy, Paul, with his enchanting melody, "In the Hall of the Mountain King." Paul shares his encounter with his best friend and schoolteacher,...

5.5

45 votes

5.5

45 votes

The Loves of Carmen

1948 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Rita Hayworth · Glenn Ford · Victor Jory · Arnold Moss

Synopsis The Loves of Carmen (1948) follows the tale of Don Jose Lizarabengoa (Glenn Ford), a Dragoon soldier newly stationed in Seville. During his initial exploration of the city, he encounters Carmen (Rita Hayworth), a captivating yet troubled gypsy woman. Jose...

5.5

244 votes

5.5

244 votes