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Josef von Sternberg

Bio: Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg (29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969) was an Austrian-born film director and is among the few whose career successfully spanned the transition from the silent to the sound era. He is considered one of the earliest 'auteur' filmmakers, having filled many other roles on his films including those of cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor
Born: Tue, May 29 1894
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

Death: Sat, Nov 22 1969
Josef von Sternberg is 75 years old
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Poster of Jet Pilot
Jet Pilot
Josef von Sternberg was 63 in Jet Pilot as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of Anatahan
Anatahan
Josef von Sternberg was 59 in Anatahan as 'Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 1953
Poster of Macao
Macao
Josef von Sternberg was 57 in Macao as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1952
Poster of Duel in the Sun
Duel in the Sun
Josef von Sternberg was 52 in Duel in the Sun as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1946
Poster of The Town
The Town
Josef von Sternberg was 49 in The Town as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of The Shanghai Gesture
The Shanghai Gesture
Josef von Sternberg was 47 in The Shanghai Gesture as 'Adaptation, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941
Poster of I Take This Woman
I Take This Woman
Josef von Sternberg was 45 in I Take This Woman as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1940
Poster of Sergeant Madden
Sergeant Madden
Josef von Sternberg was 44 in Sergeant Madden as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of The Great Waltz
The Great Waltz
Josef von Sternberg was 44 in The Great Waltz as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1938
Poster of The King Steps Out
The King Steps Out
Josef von Sternberg was 41 in The King Steps Out as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1936
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Josef von Sternberg was 41 in Crime and Punishment as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of The Fashion Side of Hollywood
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Josef von Sternberg was 41 in The Fashion Side of Hollywood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1935
Poster of The Devil Is a Woman
The Devil Is a Woman
Josef von Sternberg was 40 in The Devil Is a Woman as 'Director, Director of Photography, Art Direction, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1935
Poster of The Scarlet Empress
The Scarlet Empress
Josef von Sternberg was 39 in The Scarlet Empress as 'Director, Art Direction, Producer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1934
Poster of Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus
Josef von Sternberg was 38 in Blonde Venus as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express
Josef von Sternberg was 37 in Shanghai Express as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1932
Poster of An American Tragedy
An American Tragedy
Josef von Sternberg was 37 in An American Tragedy as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1931
Poster of Dishonored
Dishonored
Josef von Sternberg was 36 in Dishonored as 'Music, Director, Writer, Additional Music, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1931
Poster of Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Josef von Sternberg was 36 in Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1930
Poster of Morocco
Morocco
Josef von Sternberg was 36 in Morocco as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1930
Poster of The Blue Angel
The Blue Angel
Josef von Sternberg was 35 in The Blue Angel as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1930
Poster of Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
Josef von Sternberg was 35 in Thunderbolt as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1929
Poster of The Case of Lena Smith
The Case of Lena Smith
Josef von Sternberg was 34 in The Case of Lena Smith as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1929
Poster of The Docks of New York
The Docks of New York
Josef von Sternberg was 34 in The Docks of New York as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1928
Poster of The Street of Sin
The Street of Sin
Josef von Sternberg was 33 in The Street of Sin as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1928
Poster of The Drag Net
The Drag Net
Josef von Sternberg was 33 in The Drag Net as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1928
Poster of The Last Command
The Last Command
Josef von Sternberg was 33 in The Last Command as 'Story, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1928
Poster of Underworld
Underworld
Josef von Sternberg was 33 in Underworld as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1927
Poster of Children of Divorce
Children of Divorce
Josef von Sternberg was 32 in Children of Divorce as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1927
Poster of The Exquisite Sinner
The Exquisite Sinner
Josef von Sternberg was 31 in The Exquisite Sinner as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1926
Poster of A Woman of the Sea
A Woman of the Sea
Josef von Sternberg was 31 in A Woman of the Sea as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1926
Poster of The Masked Bride
The Masked Bride
Josef von Sternberg was 31 in The Masked Bride as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1925
Poster of The Salvation Hunters
The Salvation Hunters
Josef von Sternberg was 30 in The Salvation Hunters as 'Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1925
Poster of By Divine Right
By Divine Right
Josef von Sternberg was 29 in By Divine Right as 'Scenario Writer, Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1924
Poster of The Bohemian Girl
The Bohemian Girl
Josef von Sternberg was 28 in The Bohemian Girl as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1922
Poster of The Highest Bidder
The Highest Bidder
Josef von Sternberg was 26 in The Highest Bidder as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1921
Poster of The Mystery of the Yellow Room
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
Josef von Sternberg was 25 in The Mystery of the Yellow Room as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1919

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