James Abbe

James Edward Abbe (July 17, 1883 – November 11, 1973) was an American photographer known for his celebrity portraits and photojournalism during the 1920s and 1930s.

Abbe photographed prominent figures of the era, including silent film stars and dancers. He sold his work to major publications including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung.

In the late 1920s and 1930s, Abbe transitioned to photojournalism, documenting political upheaval in Europe. He photographed the Spanish Civil War and the rise of fascism in Germany, and gained international recognition for securing a rare portrait of Joseph Stalin in the Kremlin in 1932. His book I Photograph Russia was published in 1934.