Biography
American cameraman William Bradford began his long film career as an assistant cutter at First National and Universal in the mid-'20s. From 1925-1935, he worked with various independent companies, including Allied and Liberty, before joining the special effects team at serial producer Mascot in 1935. Bradford remained with the company when it became part of Republic Pictures, filming every "cowboy" on the lot. Later associated with
Gene Autry at Columbia Pictures, Bradford also served as a cameraman on such Autry-produced television shows as
Annie Oakley and
The Adventures of Champion. He died in 1959. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide