The Shop Around the Corner
1940
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Ernst Lubitsch (/ ˈ l uː b ɪ tʃ /; January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German-born film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch".
Ernst Lubitsch (1892-1947) Director. Actor. Writer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. From Ernst Lubitsch's experiences in Sophien Gymnasium (high school) theater, he decided to leave school at the age of 16 and pursue a career on the stage.
Mar 22, 2024 · Ernst Lubitsch, German-born American motion-picture director who was best known for sophisticated comedies of manners and romantic comedies. His movies included The Smiling Lieutenant (1931), One Hour with You (1932), Trouble in Paradise (1932), Design for Living (1933), and The Shop Around the Corner (1940).
Aug 8, 2022 · Ernst Lubitsch Made the Hollywood Comedy Sublime. His acolyte Billy Wilder is better remembered, but Lubitsch’s wit reigns supreme. By Alex Ross. August 8, 2022. Technically virtuosic,...
January 29, 1892 · Berlin, Germany. Died. November 30, 1947 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (heart attack) Nickname. Lu. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio. From Ernst Lubitsch's experiences in Sophien Gymnasium (high school) theater, he decided to leave school at the age of 16 and pursue a career on the stage.
Jan 30, 2018 · Ernst Lubitsch: 10 essential films. From To Be or Not to Be to The Shop around the Corner, here are 10 places to discover the legendary ‘Lubitsch touch’ of one of old Hollywood’s greatest directors.
Lubitsch grasped the American psychology with an amazing accuracy and focused his satire on two main themes -- sex and money. With characteristic laconic wit, he depicted sex as a frivolous pastime, a sophisticated game moneyed people play to occupy their hours of leisure.
