Philip Hatkin was a Latvia-born cinematographer who worked in Hollywood during the early silent era.
[1][2] He frequently collaborated with directors like George Archainbaud and Harley Knoles.
Philip was born in Riga, Latvia (at that time part of the Russian Empire), to Hessel Hatkin and Sadie Sachs.
Before he began working as a cinematographer at World Film Corporation, he was a photographer for over a decade.
[4] In 1922, he returned to New York City after spending two years in Europe for work.