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Maury Kains

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Maury Kains
BornMaurice E. Kains
December 13, 1896
Lansing, Michigan
DiedOctober 29, 1969 (age 72)
Hollywood, California

Maury Kains (1896-1969) was a cinematographer and amateur magician.

Biography

He worked in all major studios in various departments and had a five-year contract as actor with Louis B. Mayer, appearing in a number of films.[1][2]

Kains won many contests for articles written in magazines including Genii and effects presented.[3][4]

References

  1. http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2979/filmhistory.24.3.350?uid=3739936&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21101945906377
  2. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0435084/
  3. By Thompson, Jr., J.G.. "My Best", 1945, p. 363
  4. http://www.geni.com/people/Maurice-Mannie-Kains/6000000010445129689