Merritt B. Gerstad
1900–1974 (age 74)
Cinematographer
Biography
Merritt B. Gerstad was a gifted cinematographer whose keen eye shaped the atmosphere of numerous notable films, helping to define the visual vocabulary of both drama and suspense during Hollywood’s formative years. His mastery of light and shadow gave depth to stories that continue to be admired for their striking imagery.
He is honored at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where film lovers remember his dedication to the craft behind the camera.