Robert Surtees (I) (1906–1985)
Robert L. Surtees began his working life as a portrait photographer and retoucher, before becoming camera assistant at Universal in 1927. He spent a lengthy apprenticeship (15 years) working under such experienced cinematographers as Hal Mohr, Joseph Ruttenberg and Gregg Toland. Between 1929 and 1930, he was seconded to the Universal studios in ...
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Born:in Covington, Kentucky, USADied:(age 78) in Monterey, California, USA |
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