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Urban Gad

Directing

0.4 Popularity Feb 12, 1879 (68 years old) Korsør, Denmark

Peter Urban Gad was a Danish director who worked mostly in Germany, directing 40 films between 1910 and 1927. From 1912 to 1918 he was married to his leading lady Asta Nielsen, who starred in 30 of his productions. Gad directed both the first feature-length Danish film (Den sorte drøm 1911) and the...

Biography

Peter Urban Gad was a Danish director who worked mostly in Germany, directing 40 films between 1910 and 1927. From 1912 to 1918 he was married to his leading lady Asta Nielsen, who starred in 30 of his productions. Gad directed both the first feature-length Danish film (Den sorte drøm 1911) and the first feature-length German film (Die Verräterin 1911).

Filmography 83

1926
Lykkehjulet Movie

Director

1922
Hannele's Ascension Movie

Director

1921
1921
1920
1920
The Abyss of Souls Movie

Director

1920
Such a Girl Movie

Director

1919
1917
Witching Hour Movie

Director

1917
Witching Hour Movie

Writer

1916
Cinderella Movie

Cinematography

1916
Cinderella Movie

Director

1916
Cinderella Movie

Writer

1916
The White Roses Movie

Writer

1916
The White Roses Movie

Director

1916

Photos 1

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday February 12, 1879 (68 years old)
Died December 26, 1947
Place of Birth Korsør, Denmark
Years Active 1910 - 1926
Popularity 0.4
Career Stats
83 Total Credits
1 Photos