Josef von Sternberg
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Composer, Actor
May 29, 1894 — November 22, 1969 (75 years)
Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg (29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969) was an Austrian-born film director and is among the few whose career successfully spanned the transition from the silent to the sound era. He is considered one of the earliest 'auteur' filmmakers, having filled many other roles on his films including those of cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. Sternberg's style influenced later directors, particularly those of the film noir period. He is particularly noted for his distinctive mise en scène, use of lighting and soft lens, and collaboration with actress Marlene Dietrich. Among his most important works are The Blue Angel (1930), Morocco (1930), Shanghai Express (1932) and The Scarlet Empress (1934). 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.
Known For
Filmography
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| 1928 | The Last CommandOn Plex |
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| 1953 | Anatahan · as Screenplay |
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| 1925 | The Salvation Hunters · as Screenplay |
| 1953 | Anatahan · as Executive Producer |
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| 1998 | The Third Reich, in Color · as Self |
| 1990 | Hollywood Mavericks · as Self |
| 1967 | The World of Josef von Sternberg · as Self |
| 1964 | Filmmakers of our time · as Self |
| 1954 | Camera Three · as Self |
| 1952 | Today · as Self - Guest |
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| 1996 | |
| 1965 | The Epic That Never Was · as Interviewee [director] / Himself (archive Footage) |
| 1953 | Anatahan · as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1917 | A Girl's Folly · as Cameraman (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Anatahan · as Director Of Photography |
| 1946 | Duel in the Sun · as Co-Director |
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture · as Adaptation |
| 1940 | I Take This Woman · as Co-Director |
| 1939 | Lady of the Tropics · as Treatment |
| 1938 | The Great Waltz · as Co-Director |
| 1935 | The Devil Is a Woman · as Art Direction |
| 1935 | The Devil Is a Woman · as Director Of Photography |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress · as Art Direction |
| 1929 | Thunderbolt · as Adaptation |
| 1928 | The Last Command · as StoryOn Plex |
| 1927 | Children of Divorce · as Co-Director |
| 1922 | The Bohemian Girl · as Assistant Director |