Ernest Steward BSC (11 September 1910 – 8 April 1990) was a British cinematographer.Born in London, England, he began his career – as with most cinematographers of his era – as a camera operator. His early credits in this field included Great Expectations (1946) and London Belongs to Me (1948).As Director of Photography, he filmed mostly light-hearted comedies. He made several for producer Betty Box, including the Doctor films, based on the books by Richard Gordon, A Tale of Two Cities (1958) and The 39 Steps (1959). He was cinematographer for the Carry On comedy series, beginning with Carry On Sergeant in 1958, eventually alternating with Alan Hume as regular DoP. Between 1950 and 1971 he was the cinematographer on practically all the films directed by Ralph Thomas, a total of 32 productions.Steward also worked on TV, on such series as The Human Jungle, The Avengers, The New Avengers and The Professionals.
British cinematographer, mostly of lightweight comedies in the 50's and 60's, including the 'Doctor' series with Dirk Bogarde and several of the 'Carry Ons'.
Cinematographer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Wildcats of St. Trinian's
1980
director of photography
The Professionals
1977-1978
TV Series 11 episodes
The New Avengers
1976-1977
TV Series 7 episodes
Carry on England
1976
director of photography
Carry on Behind
1975
director of photography
Hennessy
1975
director of photography
Carry on Dick
1974
director of photography
Callan
1974
Steptoe and Son Ride Again
1973
director of photography - as Ernie Steward
Dark Places
1973
director of photography
Get Charlie Tully
1972
director of photography
Carry on Matron
1972
director of photography
Carry on at Your Convenience
1971
director of photography
Quest for Love
1971
director of photography
Percy
1971
Carry on Loving
1970
director of photography
Doctor in Trouble
1970
director of photography
One More Time
1970
director of photography - as Ernest W. Steward
Carry on Up the Jungle
1970
director of photography
Carry on Again Doctor
1969
director of photography
Carry on Camping
1969
director of photography
Some Girls Do
1969
director of photography
Carry On... Up the Khyber
1968
director of photography
Nobody Runs Forever
1968
The Avengers
TV Series 4 episodes, 1965 director of photography - 11 episodes, 1967