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Ernst Lubitsch

Directing

1.0 Popularity Jan 28, 1892 (55 years old) Berlin, Germany

Ernst Lubitsch (January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch ...

Biography

Ernst Lubitsch (January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch".

Lubitsch is best known for screwball comedies and romantic comedies, such as Trouble in Paradise (1932), Ninotchka (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and To Be or Not to Be (1942). While being escapist, his films often offer social commentary on human relationships and society in a satirical way.

Andrew Sarris in his influential book of film criticism The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929–1968 included him in the "pantheon" of the 14 greatest film directors who had worked in the United States.

Filmography 171

2017
100 Years of the UFA Movie

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

2015
From Caligari to Hitler Movie

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

1983
1983
A Letter to Freddy Buache Movie

In Memory Of

1977
Hitler: A Career Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1948
That Lady in Ermine Movie

Director

1948
That Lady in Ermine Movie

Producer

1946
Cluny Brown Movie

Director

1946
Cluny Brown Movie

Producer

1946
Dragonwyck Movie

Producer

1945
A Royal Scandal Movie

Producer

1943
Heaven Can Wait Movie

Director

1943
Heaven Can Wait Movie

Producer

1942
To Be or Not to Be Movie

Director

1942
To Be or Not to Be Movie

Producer

1941
1941
1940
The Eternal Jew Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1940
1940

Photos 5

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday January 28, 1892 (55 years old)
Died November 30, 1947
Place of Birth Berlin, Germany
Also Known As Эрнст Любич, 에른스트 루비치
Years Active 1912 - 2017
Popularity 1.0
Career Stats
171 Total Credits
39 Movie Roles
5 Photos