Kenneth Peach(1903-1988)

Born in El Reno, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), Kenneth Peach entered the film industry in 1923 and became a director of photography in 1926. He worked with composite processes, miniatures, montages and matte shots for Tiffany Pictures for two years, then joinedFred Jackman's technical effects department at Warner Bros.- First National for three years. In 1931 he joined RKO Pictures' special effects department. In 1933 he began a long association with producerHal Roachof Hal Roach Studios, where he shot many of the comedy shorts ofStan Laureland Oliver Hardy.