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Robert Kurrle

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American cinematographer (1890-1932)

United StatesLived 1890 to 1932 · aged 42
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Robert Kurrle, also known as Robert B. Kurrle, was an American cinematographer during the silent and early talking film eras. Prior to entering the film industry, he was already experimenting with aerial photography.

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Kurrle on the set in December 1916Kurrle on the set in December 1916Aerial photograph of Oakland, CA by Kurrle in 1913.Aerial photograph of Oakland, CA by Kurrle in 1913.Kurlle (left) on location in the Sahara, 1924Kurlle (left) on location in the Sahara, 1924Robert Kurrle (left) and his assistant, Al Green on location in the Sahara during filming of 1924's A Son of the SaharaRobert Kurrle (left) and his assistant, Al Green on location in the Sahara during filming of 1924's A Son of the SaharaKurlle (behind the camera), and director Edwin Carewe (seated in front of the camera), filming a dusk scene in 1929's EvangelineKurlle (behind the camera), and director Edwin Carewe (seated in front of the camera), filming a dusk scene in 1929's EvangelineKurlle in 1932Kurlle in 1932

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Robert Kurrle, also known as Robert B. Kurrle, was an American cinematographer during the silent and early talking film eras. Prior to entering the film industry, he was already experimenting with aerial photography. Considered a very prominent cinematographer, even his early work received notice and praise from both critics and other industry professionals. The advent of sound film did not abate his continued rise, and he became the top director of photography at Warner Brothers by 1932.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1890 to 1932 · aged 42
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