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Mitchell Leisen. James Mitchell Leisen (October 6, 1898 – October 28, 1972) was an American director, art director, and costume designer . Film career. He entered the film industry in the 1920s, beginning in the art and costume departments.
May 7, 2024 · Mitchell Leisen (born October 6, 1898, Menominee, Michigan, U.S.—died October 28, 1974, Los Angeles, California) was an American costume designer, art director, and film and television director. He was considered a “woman’s director” by dint of the affinity he demonstrated for actresses.
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Oct 20, 2005 · Leisen, glimpsed in this new light, is no longer a swishy hack. He’s a subtle and stylish auteur who could add heart and humanity to the brittle sophistication of Billy Wilder, lend grace and elegance to the boisterous Americana of Preston Sturges.
Jun 8, 2021 · Mitchell Leisen: The forgotten legacy of a queer filmmaker. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 1:00PM. by Cláudio Alves. Sometimes, a writing project can take a life of its own, overwhelming you. That's what happened to me when trying to write about Old Hollywood director Mitchell Leisen.
Mitchell Leisen was born on 6 October 1898 in Menominee, Michigan, USA. He was a director and art director, known for Death Takes a Holiday (1934), The Mating Season (1951) and Hold Back the Dawn (1941). He was married to Stella Yeager. He died on 28 October 1972 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Nov 1, 1972 · BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Oct. 31 (UPI)—Mitchell Leisen, the screen director, whose films included “Death Takes a Holiday.” “I Wanted Wings,” “Hold Back the Dawn” and “To Each His Own,” died...
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October 06, 1898. Died. October 28, 1972. Cause of Death. Heart Problems. Biography. Read More. Long neglected by critics and film historians, director and art director Mitchell Leisen underwent a reexamination in later years, leading to more appreciation of his work.
