Russell B. Harlan (September 16, 1903 - February 28, 1974) was an American cinematographer. Born in Los Angeles, California, Russell Harlan witnessed the city's development from the construction of its first film studio to being the center for motion picture production in the United States. Harlan embarked on a career in film as an actor and stuntman but by the early 1930s was pursuing his interest behind the camera as an assistant. Wikipedia
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