Robert B. Kurrle (February 2, 1890 – October 27, 1932) was the primary cinematographer on The Trail to Yesterday. Over the course of his career he shot 70-films that spanned 16-years beginning in 1916.
Kurrle started as a photographer, focusing on aerial photography from an open cockpit Curtiss biplane in 1909.
In 1916 he photographed his first film "Her Great Price" directed by Edwin Carewe (director of 'The Trail to Yesterday') and worked for Metro Pictures until 1921.
After his work for Metro Pictures, Kurrle was a freelance photographer shooting an additional 15-films with Edwin Carewe in the 1920's, and Kurrle collaborated with top directors including Merian C. Cooper, Michael Curtiz, William Dieterle, Alfred G. Green, Mervyn LeRoy, Raoul Walsh and William Wellman.
Kurrle was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers was also one of the inaugural members of the International Photographers branch of I.A.T.S.E. (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees).
Robert Kurrle over the course of his career was lauded as "..a master of his profession" by American Cinematographer (July 1924, p.13). He was known as one of the best liked members of the camera profession.
With regard to his credit on "The Trail to Yesterday", no additional information has been found with specific regard to his work on the film.
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