max munn autrey was an american still photographer born on may 23, 1891, in dallas, texas. he was a protégé of albert witzel, one of the most prominent commercial photographers in early twentieth-century los angeles. autrey's journey in photography began when he opened his own studio in hollywood in the 1920s, marking the start of a successful career as a cameraman. early career and notable works autrey's work on films such as hell’s four hundred (1926), modern times (1936) with charlie chaplin, sunrise: a song of two humans (1927), and 7th heaven (1927) showcased his skill and adaptability a…