The Little Princess
1939
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Walter Lang (August 10, 1896 – February 7, 1972) was an American film director. [1] Early life. Walter Lang was born in Tennessee. As a young man he went to New York City where he found clerical work at a film production company.
Walter Lang. Director: The King and I. Walter Lang entered the film industry in New York when he got a job as a clerk in the office of a film production company. He worked his way up to assistant director, and directed his first film in 1926.
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- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
May 7, 2024 · Walter Lang (born August 10, 1896, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.—died February 7, 1972, Palm Springs, California) was an American film director best known for films such as The Little Princess (1939), The King and I (1956), and Desk Set (1957). Lang made over 50 sound pictures, most at Twentieth Century-Fox over a 25-year span.
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Walter Lang. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. August 10, 1896 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Died. February 7, 1972 · Palm Springs, California, USA (kidney failure) Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. Walter Lang entered the film industry in New York when he got a job as a clerk in the office of a film production company.
- August 10, 1896
- February 7, 1972
Feb 8, 1972 · PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 7 (UPI) —Walter Lang, who directed some of the most successful musical and comedies In motion picture history, died today of a kidney ailment. He was 73 years old:...
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Highest Rated: 100% Desk Set (1957) Lowest Rated: 67% With a Song in My Heart (1952) Birthday: Aug 10, 1896. Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA. While many artists develop passion for their craft...
Walter Lang (August 10, 1896 – February 7, 1972) was an American film director. At christening of the ship S. S. Carole Lombard (1944). Walter Lang's wife Madalynne Field, a former actress, is second from left. Also in photo (L-R) are Clark Gable, actress Irene Dunne, and Louis B. Mayer. Oops something went wrong: 403.
