Merritt B. Gerstad

A Chicago native, Gerstad entered the film world through Universal Studios, where he first honed his skills behind the camera. He soon moved to MGM, collaborating with director Tod Browning on the now-lost London After Midnight (1927) and the cult classic Freaks (1932), and later teamed with Sam Wood for the Marx Brothers comedy A Night at the Opera (1935). His expertise bridged the silent era and… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources