Clifford Hoyte Poland

Background

Poland, Clifford Hoyte was born on August 1, 1916 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Clifford Hoyte and Jessie Steinke (Kitsleman) Poland.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Memphis.

Career

Assistant cameraman, Poland Photographers, Memphis, 1934-1937; director photography, manager, Poland Photographers, Memphis, 1937-1942; cameraman, manager bureau, Warner Bros/Pathe News, Miami, Florida, 1947-1953; freelance director photography, Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago, 1954-1960; president, Film Producers Service, Inc., Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago, 1961-1985; freelance film consultant, Jonesborough, Tennessee, since 1985.

Achievements

• Clifford Hoyte Poland has been listed as a noteworthy cinematographer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain Signal Corps United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Society Cinematographers (certified), Professional Photographers American, International Alliance Theatrical and Stage Employees Motion Picture Industry, Camcorder Association American, American Film Institute, National Rifle Association, Family Motor Coach Association Clubs: Unaka Rod and Gun (Johnson City, Tennessee). Good Sam Recreational Vehicle.

Lodges: Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: still photography, videographer, teaching, traveling, hunting.

Connections

Married Juanita Smith, April 18, 1937. Children: Charlene, Sheila, Linda.

Father:

Clifford Hoyte Poland

Mother:

Jessie Steinke (Kitsleman) Poland

Spouse:

Juanita Smith

child:

Charlene Poland

child:

Linda Poland

child:

Sheila Poland