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.
- Film director
- 1925–1961
- Madalynne Field (m. 1937–1972; his death)
- Inglewood Park Cemetery
talents responsible for the glossy, splashy Technicolor musicals Fox. was famous for in the 1940s and 1950s, films such as Tin Pan Alley (1940), Moon Over Miami (1941), Coney Island (1943) and There's No Business Like Show Business (1954). Always well respected by his contemporaries.
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- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
5 days ago · 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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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...
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Active - 1925 - 1991 | Born - Aug 10, 1898 | Died - Feb 7, 1972 | Genres - Fantasy, Science Fiction, Drama. Overview. Filmography. Other Appearances. Awards. Share on. facebook. twitter. Biography by AllMovie [+]
Wife. Actor, private secretary to Carole Lombard. Married 1937; met Lombard when both worked at Mack Sennett's comedy studio c. 1926. While many artists develop passion for their craft following years of work and dedication, influential director Walter Lang discovered filmmaking almost on a whim.
