Biography
Arthur E. Arling was a Director of Photography active in the early decades of American cinema. Born on September 19, 1906 in Missouri, USA, Arling worked in the film industry during a period when cinematography was evolving from silent-era techniques to the visual language of sound films. Their credited filmography includes two titles: Merely Mary Ann (1931) and The Story of Ruth (1960), spanning nearly three decades of work. As a Director of Photography, Arling was responsible for shaping the visual tone and technical execution of these films, including lighting, camera movement, and composition.
The films associated with Arling reflect different genres and production contexts. Merely Mary Ann (1931) is a drama set in a working-class neighborhood, and Arling’s work would have contributed…
