Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Overview
The life and career of legendary Hollywood glamour portrait photographer George Hurrell is profiled by his contemporaries including other photographers and actors he has shot.
Top Cast
George Hurrell Sr.
Self

Natalie Cole
Self

Sherilyn Fenn
Self

Katharine Hepburn
Self

Eric Roberts
Self

Julian Sands
Self

Brooke Shields
Self

Sharon Stone
Self

Raquel Welch
Self

Loretta Young
Self

Sean Young
Self

Joan Crawford
Self (archive footage)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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