Biography
Noted production designer Herman A. Blumenthal was known for his versatility and for his imaginative, highly detailed sets. Blumenthal, who got his start in 1934, has worked on a wide variety of film genres ranging from straight drama (
Three Faces of Eve) to sci-fi (
Journey to the Center of the Earth) to costume epics (
Cleopatra) to lavish musicals (Hello Dolly!). During his career he won two Oscars one for
Cleopatra (1963) and one for Hello Dolly! (1968). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide