André de la Varre(1904-1987)
- Director
- Producer
- Cinematographer
André de la Varre began his career in 1919, at the age of 17, when he bought a camera and went off to Europe and began making films. "I made pictures, sold them, and thought it was a good way to make money," he told his son André, Jr. He was an independent thinker, and wanted to live his own life.
André de la Varre was a long-time associate of Burton Holmes. For many years he was a cameraman and cinematographer for Holmes, and after Holmes' retirement a business partner in BHI. Like many people who built this art form, he is not well-known today. During the glory years of Burton Holmes' Travelogues, however, he was a featured contributor; and he became quite famous in his own right, with numerous film industry awards. We are fortunate to be able to present to you some biographical notes by his grandson, René de la Varre.
André de la Varre was a long-time associate of Burton Holmes. For many years he was a cameraman and cinematographer for Holmes, and after Holmes' retirement a business partner in BHI. Like many people who built this art form, he is not well-known today. During the glory years of Burton Holmes' Travelogues, however, he was a featured contributor; and he became quite famous in his own right, with numerous film industry awards. We are fortunate to be able to present to you some biographical notes by his grandson, René de la Varre.
