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Hans Dreier (August 21, 1885 – October 24, 1966) was a German motion picture art director. He was Paramount Pictures' supervising art director from 1927 until his retirement in 1950, when he was succeeded by Hal Pereira. Hans Dreier was born in Bremen, Germany in 1885.
The extraordinarily prolific and eclectic art director Hans Dreier studied at Munich University where he majored in engineering and architecture. Following military service during the First World War, he spent time working as a supervising architect in the Cameroons and South Africa.
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Hans Dreier was a German motion picture art director. He was Paramount Pictures' supervising art director from 1927 until his retirement in 1950. Hans Dreier was born in Bremen, Germany in 1885.
Apr 4, 2024 · Hans Dreier’s work exemplifies the principles of balance, contrast, space, and depth, demonstrating how design can be a powerful tool in storytelling. His legacy reminds us of the importance of design in creating immersive and emotionally resonant cinematic experiences.
The influx of talented Germans who invaded Hollywood in the 1920s to change the course of American filmmaking included art director Hans Dreier.
Hans Dreier. Highest Rated: 100% Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) Lowest Rated: 33% The Great Gatsby (1949) Birthday: Aug 21, 1885. Birthplace: Bremen, Germany. Began his film career with UFA in 1919...
HANS DREIER. Born in Bremen, Germany, Hans Dreier studied architecture in Munich and worked as a supervising architect for the German Imperial government in the Cameroons, West Africa.
