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Walter Lundin

Cinematographer · Died June 21, 1954, aged 62 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Born
April 20, 1892
Died
June 21, 1954 (aged 62)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Cinematographer
Titles
18 on Motif · 83 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 11% in 30 days

What are Walter Lundin's films like?

Across their 17 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Motif score: 77th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Motif score: 94th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Short3 titlesTypical Motif score: 90th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Short movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
48%
Self
23%
Morality
16%
Society
9%
Power
5%
Romantic love9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 17 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 10 · Charged 7 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 17

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
14
Thrilling
9
Absurd
8
Warm
4
Romantic
3
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy16
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Walter Lundin's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 18 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (13).

Subscription and free streaming for Walter Lundin's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

83 credits, 18 with a Motif page.

  • Reducing (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1952)

    Cinematographer

  • A Really Important Person (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1947)

    Cinematographer

  • The Horse with the Human Mind (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1946)

    Cinematographer

  • Badminton (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1945)

    Cinematographer

  • The Great American Mug (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1945)

    Cinematographer

  • Gentle Annie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1944)

    Cinematographer

  • Why Daddy? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1944)

    Cinematographer

  • My Tomato (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Forgotten Treasure (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • The Film That Was Lost (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Calling All Pa's (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Surprised Parties (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Don't Lie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Going to Press (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Third Dimensional Murder (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1941)

    Cinematographer

  • Quicker'n a Wink (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1940)

    Cinematographer

  • The Day of Rest (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1939)

    Cinematographer

  • Way Out West(1937)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • General Spanky (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1936)

    Cinematographer

  • Pay As You Exit (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1936)

    Cinematographer

  • The Bohemian Girl (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1936)

    Cinematographer

  • Bonnie Scotland(1935)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all films

  • The Misses Stooge (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1935)

    Cinematographer

  • Movie Crazy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1932)

    Cinematographer

  • The Chimp(1932)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Music Box(1932)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Hasty Marriage (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1931)

    Cinematographer

  • What a Bozo! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1931)

    Cinematographer

  • Skip the Maloo! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1931)

    Cinematographer

  • Haunted at Midnight (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1931)

    Cinematographer

  • Feet First (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1930)

    Cinematographer

  • The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case(1930)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Welcome Danger(1929)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Speedy(1928)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Behind the Counter (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1928)

    Cinematographer

  • Dad's Choice (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1928)

    Cinematographer

  • Find the King (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1927)

    Cinematographer

  • No Publicity (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1927)

    Cinematographer

  • The Kid Brother(1927)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • For Heaven's Sake(1926)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Freshman(1925)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Hot Water (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1924)

    Cinematographer

  • Girl Shy(1924)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Why Worry?(1923)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Safety Last!(1923)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Dr. Jack(1922)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Grandma's Boy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1922)

    Cinematographer

  • A Sailor-Made Man (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1921)

    Cinematographer

  • Never Weaken(1921)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Now or Never (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1921)

    Cinematographer

  • Number, Please? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1920)

    Cinematographer

  • High and Dizzy(1920)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • An Eastern Westerner(1920)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Haunted Spooks (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1920)

    Cinematographer

  • The Rajah (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Be My Wife (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Don't Shove (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Heap Big Chief (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Chop Suey & Co. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Count Your Change (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Billy Blazes, Esq. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Bumping Into Broadway(1919)

    Cinematographer

    Motif score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Take a Chance (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Camera Operator

  • Fireman Save My Child (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Two-Gun Gussie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • The Non-Stop Kid (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Here Come the Girls (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Look Pleasant, Please (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • A Gasoline Wedding (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Beat It (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Hit Him Again (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • The Tip (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Bashful (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Move On (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • All Aboard (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Rainbow Island (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Bliss (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • By the Sad Sea Waves (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Pinched (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Over the Fence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Lonesome Luke, Messenger (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Mothers of Men (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

  • Slim Becomes an Editor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1914)

    Cinematographer

Career shape

A full career of 82 titles from 1914 to 1952.

Highest rated

Safety Last! (1923)

Motif 97th

By role

only this rolewith another role
Cinematography81 of 82: 81 only cinematography, 0 with another role · typical Motif score89thOther crew1 of 82: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1910s28 · crew1920s22 · crew1930s16 · crew1940s15 · crew1950s1 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Walter Lundin's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 88th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 85th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

88thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Motif score across 18 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th1

Shape of the crowd

None of their 18 titles divides audiences: 12 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed1

Most loved · cinematographer

Safety Last! (1923)

Motif 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 68/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 52. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Walter Lundin work with?

People who share at least 2 of Walter Lundin's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Harold Lloyd shares the most, 13.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles