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Life and career. Born Károly Vidor in Budapest, Hungary, he served in the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. He first came to prominence during the final years of the silent film era, working with Alex Korda among others. Contrary to common belief, he is not related to fellow director King Vidor (1894–1982).
Charles-Marie-Jean-Albert Widor (21 February 1844 – 12 March 1937) was a French organist, composer and teacher of the late Romantic era. As a composer he is known for his ten organ symphonies, especially the toccata of his fifth organ symphony, which is frequently played as recessional music at weddings and other celebrations.
Charles Vidor (born July 27, 1900, Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now in Hungary]—died June 4, 1959, Vienna, Austria) Hungarian-born American film director who primarily made comedies and musicals but was best known for the film noir classic Gilda (1946).
Charles Vidor (1900-1959) Director. Writer. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Hungarian-born Karoly Vidor spent the First World War as a lieutenant in the Austro-Hungarian infantry. Following the armistice, he made his way to Berlin and worked for the German film company Ufa, as editor and assistant director.
King Wallis Vidor ( / ˈviːdɔːr /; February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose 67-year film-making career successfully spanned the silent and sound eras. His works are distinguished by a vivid, humane, and sympathetic depiction of contemporary social issues.
Charles Vidor was a film director. Born Károly Vidor to a Jewish family in Budapest, Hungary, he served in the Hungarian Army during World War I. He first came to prominence during the final years of the silent film era.
Charles Vidor – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI. Director. Screenwriter. Producer. [Hollywood's Golden Age on Charles Vidor]: After serving as a jurist at the Cannes Film Festival in 1958, Vidor travelled to Vienna to film another of his speciality biopics, this time of Franz Liszt, 'Song Without End' (originally called 'Magic Flame'). Show all ( 35)
