Mitchell Leisen

Director, Producer, Actor, Writer

October 6, 1898 — October 28, 1972 (74 years)
Mitchell Leisen (October 6, 1898 – October 28, 1972) was an American director, art director, and costume designer. He is known for directing the films Remember the Night, Midnight, and Easy Living.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Thief of Bagdad
    The Thief of Bagdad1924
  • The Taming of the Shrew
    The Taming of the Shrew1929

Known For

  • Remember the Night
    Remember the Night1940
  • Midnight
    Midnight1939
  • Easy Living
    Easy Living1937
  • Death Takes a Holiday
    Death Takes a Holiday1934
  • The Twilight Zone
    The Twilight Zone5 seasons
  • No Man of Her Own
    No Man of Her Own1950
  • To Each His Own
    To Each His Own1946
  • Hold Back the Dawn
    Hold Back the Dawn1941
  • The Mating Season
    The Mating Season1951
  • Hands Across the Table
    Hands Across the Table1935
  • Golden Earrings
    Golden Earrings1947
  • No Time for Love
    No Time for Love1943
  • The Big Broadcast of 1938
    The Big Broadcast of 19381938
  • Arise, My Love
    Arise, My Love1940
  • Murder at the Vanities
    Murder at the Vanities1934
  • The Sign of the Cross
    The Sign of the Cross1932
  • Swing High, Swing Low
    Swing High, Swing Low1937
  • The Lady Is Willing
    The Lady Is Willing1942
  • Captain Carey, U.S.A.
    Captain Carey, U.S.A.1950
  • Young Man with Ideas
    Young Man with Ideas1952

Filmography

1941
Hold Back the Dawn · as Mr. Saxon
1936
The Big Broadcast of 1937 · as Man In Radio Station Hallway (uncredited)
1935
Four Hours to Kill! · as Orchestra Leader
1934
Murder at the Vanities · as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
1932
-But the Flesh Is Weak · as Lord Wentworth - Party Guest

2021
2005
1948
1947
Variety Girl · as Mitchell Leisen

1967
Off to See the Wizard · as Costume Designer
1963
Alexander the Great · as Costume Designer
1949
Bride of Vengeance · as Costume Designer
1944
Frenchman's Creek · as Costume Designer
1944
Lady in the Dark · as Costume Designer
1942
Take a Letter, Darling · as Costume Designer
1942
The Lady Is Willing · as Costume Designer
1932
The Sign of the Cross · as Art Direction
1932
The Sign of the Cross · as Costume Design
1932
The Sign of the Cross · as Assistant Director
1931
The Squaw Man · as Art Direction
1931
The Squaw Man · as Assistant Director
1930
Madam Satan · as Art Direction
1930
Madam Satan · as Assistant Director
1929
Dynamite · as Art Direction
1929
The Taming of the Shrew · as Costume DesignerOn Plex
1928
Show Folks · as Art Director
1928
Power · as Art Director
1928
The Godless Girl · as Art Direction
1927
Chicago · as Art Direction
1927
The King of Kings · as Art Director
1927
Dress Parade · as Art Direction
1927
The Fighting Eagle · as Art Direction
1926
The Volga Boatman · as Art Direction
1925
The Road to Yesterday · as Art Direction
1925
The Road to Yesterday · as Costume Designer
1924
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall · as Costume Design
1924
The Thief of Bagdad · as Costume DesignOn Plex
1923
Rosita · as Costume Design
1922
Robin Hood · as Costume Design
1922
Saturday Night · as Art Direction
1921
Forbidden Fruit · as Costume Designer
1920
Conrad in Quest of His Youth · as Set Decoration
1920
The Prince Chap · as Art Direction