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Michael Curtiz

Bio: Michael Curtiz (December 24, 1886 — April 10, 1962), born Manó Kaminer, was a Hungarian-American film director. He had early credits as Mihály Kertész and Michael Kertész
Born: Fri, Dec 24 1886
Birthplace: Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Death: Tue, Apr 10 1962
Michael Curtiz is 75 years old
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Poster of The Comancheros
The Comancheros
Michael Curtiz was 74 in The Comancheros as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1961
Poster of Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Michael Curtiz was 74 in Francis of Assisi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1961
Poster of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Michael Curtiz was 73 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 21 1960
Poster of A Breath of Scandal
A Breath of Scandal
Michael Curtiz was 73 in A Breath of Scandal as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1960
Poster of The Hangman
The Hangman
Michael Curtiz was 72 in The Hangman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1959
Poster of The Man in the Net
The Man in the Net
Michael Curtiz was 72 in The Man in the Net as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1959
Poster of King Creole
King Creole
Michael Curtiz was 71 in King Creole as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1958
Poster of The Proud Rebel
The Proud Rebel
Michael Curtiz was 71 in The Proud Rebel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of The Helen Morgan Story
The Helen Morgan Story
Michael Curtiz was 70 in The Helen Morgan Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of The Best Things in Life Are Free
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Michael Curtiz was 69 in The Best Things in Life Are Free as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1956
Poster of The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King
Michael Curtiz was 69 in The Vagabond King as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of The Scarlet Hour
The Scarlet Hour
Michael Curtiz was 69 in The Scarlet Hour as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of We're No Angels
We're No Angels
Michael Curtiz was 68 in We're No Angels as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1955
Poster of White Christmas
White Christmas
Michael Curtiz was 67 in White Christmas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1954
Poster of The Egyptian
The Egyptian
Michael Curtiz was 67 in The Egyptian as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1954
Poster of The Boy from Oklahoma
The Boy from Oklahoma
Michael Curtiz was 67 in The Boy from Oklahoma as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1954
Poster of Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way
Michael Curtiz was 66 in Trouble Along the Way as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer
Michael Curtiz was 66 in The Jazz Singer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1953
Poster of The Story of Will Rogers
The Story of Will Rogers
Michael Curtiz was 65 in The Story of Will Rogers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1952
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Michael Curtiz was 64 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951
Poster of Jim Thorpe – All-American
Jim Thorpe – All-American
Michael Curtiz was 64 in Jim Thorpe – All-American as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1951
Poster of Force of Arms
Force of Arms
Michael Curtiz was 64 in Force of Arms as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1951
Poster of The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
Michael Curtiz was 63 in The Breaking Point as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf
Michael Curtiz was 63 in Bright Leaf as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1950
Poster of Young Man with a Horn
Young Man with a Horn
Michael Curtiz was 63 in Young Man with a Horn as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of The Lady Takes a Sailor
The Lady Takes a Sailor
Michael Curtiz was 62 in The Lady Takes a Sailor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1949
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
Michael Curtiz was 62 in Flamingo Road as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of My Dream Is Yours
My Dream Is Yours
Michael Curtiz was 62 in My Dream Is Yours as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1949
Poster of Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
Michael Curtiz was 61 in Romance on the High Seas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1948
Poster of The Unsuspected
The Unsuspected
Michael Curtiz was 60 in The Unsuspected as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1947
Poster of Life with Father
Life with Father
Michael Curtiz was 60 in Life with Father as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of Night and Day
Night and Day
Michael Curtiz was 59 in Night and Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 1946
Poster of Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce
Michael Curtiz was 58 in Mildred Pierce as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1945
Poster of Roughly Speaking
Roughly Speaking
Michael Curtiz was 58 in Roughly Speaking as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1945
Poster of Janie
Janie
Michael Curtiz was 57 in Janie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1944
Poster of Passage to Marseille
Passage to Marseille
Michael Curtiz was 57 in Passage to Marseille as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1944
Poster of This Is the Army
This Is the Army
Michael Curtiz was 56 in This Is the Army as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1943
Poster of Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
Michael Curtiz was 56 in Mission to Moscow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Casablanca
Casablanca
Michael Curtiz was 56 in Casablanca as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1943
Poster of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Michael Curtiz was 55 in Yankee Doodle Dandy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Captains of the Clouds
Captains of the Clouds
Michael Curtiz was 55 in Captains of the Clouds as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1942
Poster of The Sea Wolf
The Sea Wolf
Michael Curtiz was 54 in The Sea Wolf as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of Dive Bomber
Dive Bomber
Michael Curtiz was 54 in Dive Bomber as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Michael Curtiz was 53 in Santa Fe Trail as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1940
Poster of The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk
Michael Curtiz was 53 in The Sea Hawk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1940
Poster of Virginia City
Virginia City
Michael Curtiz was 53 in Virginia City as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940
Poster of Four Wives
Four Wives
Michael Curtiz was 52 in Four Wives as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Michael Curtiz was 52 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous
Michael Curtiz was 52 in Daughters Courageous as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
Michael Curtiz was 52 in Sons of Liberty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939
Poster of Dodge City
Dodge City
Michael Curtiz was 52 in Dodge City as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939
Poster of Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces
Michael Curtiz was 51 in Angels with Dirty Faces as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1938
Poster of Four Daughters
Four Daughters
Michael Curtiz was 51 in Four Daughters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1938
Poster of Four's a Crowd
Four's a Crowd
Michael Curtiz was 51 in Four's a Crowd as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1938
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Michael Curtiz was 51 in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It
Michael Curtiz was 51 in Gold Is Where You Find It as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1938
Poster of The Perfect Specimen
The Perfect Specimen
Michael Curtiz was 50 in The Perfect Specimen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1937
Poster of Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad
Michael Curtiz was 50 in Kid Galahad as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of Mountain Justice
Mountain Justice
Michael Curtiz was 50 in Mountain Justice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1937
Poster of Stolen Holiday
Stolen Holiday
Michael Curtiz was 50 in Stolen Holiday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1937
Poster of Black Legion
Black Legion
Michael Curtiz was 50 in Black Legion as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1937
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Michael Curtiz was 49 in The Charge of the Light Brigade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 1936
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Michael Curtiz was 49 in The Walking Dead as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1936
Poster of Captain Blood
Captain Blood
Michael Curtiz was 49 in Captain Blood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1935
Poster of Little Big Shot
Little Big Shot
Michael Curtiz was 48 in Little Big Shot as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1935
Poster of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
Michael Curtiz was 48 in Bright Lights as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1935
Poster of Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman
Michael Curtiz was 48 in Front Page Woman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1935
Poster of Black Fury
Black Fury
Michael Curtiz was 48 in Black Fury as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1935
Poster of The Case of the Curious Bride
The Case of the Curious Bride
Michael Curtiz was 48 in The Case of the Curious Bride as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1935
Poster of British Agent
British Agent
Michael Curtiz was 47 in British Agent as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of The Key
The Key
Michael Curtiz was 47 in The Key as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1934
Poster of Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
Michael Curtiz was 47 in Jimmy the Gent as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of Mandalay
Mandalay
Michael Curtiz was 47 in Mandalay as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1934
Poster of Female
Female
Michael Curtiz was 46 in Female as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1933
Poster of The Kennel Murder Case
The Kennel Murder Case
Michael Curtiz was 46 in The Kennel Murder Case as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1933
Poster of Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again
Michael Curtiz was 46 in Goodbye Again as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1933
Poster of Private Detective 62
Private Detective 62
Michael Curtiz was 46 in Private Detective 62 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1933
Poster of The Keyhole
The Keyhole
Michael Curtiz was 46 in The Keyhole as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1933
Poster of Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Michael Curtiz was 46 in Mystery of the Wax Museum as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1933
Poster of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
Michael Curtiz was 46 in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1932
Poster of The Cabin in the Cotton
The Cabin in the Cotton
Michael Curtiz was 45 in The Cabin in the Cotton as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1932
Poster of Doctor X
Doctor X
Michael Curtiz was 45 in Doctor X as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1932
Poster of The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
Michael Curtiz was 45 in The Strange Love of Molly Louvain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1932
Poster of Alias the Doctor
Alias the Doctor
Michael Curtiz was 45 in Alias the Doctor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1932
Poster of The Woman from Monte Carlo
The Woman from Monte Carlo
Michael Curtiz was 45 in The Woman from Monte Carlo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1932
Poster of The Mad Genius
The Mad Genius
Michael Curtiz was 44 in The Mad Genius as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1931
Poster of God's Gift to Women
God's Gift to Women
Michael Curtiz was 44 in God's Gift to Women as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 1931
Poster of Demon of the Sea
Demon of the Sea
Michael Curtiz was 44 in Demon of the Sea as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1931
Poster of River's End
River's End
Michael Curtiz was 43 in River's End as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1930
Poster of A Soldier's Plaything
A Soldier's Plaything
Michael Curtiz was 43 in A Soldier's Plaything as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1930
Poster of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
Michael Curtiz was 43 in Bright Lights as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1930
Poster of The Matrimonial Bed
The Matrimonial Bed
Michael Curtiz was 43 in The Matrimonial Bed as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1930
Poster of Under a Texas Moon
Under a Texas Moon
Michael Curtiz was 43 in Under a Texas Moon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1930
Poster of Mammy
Mammy
Michael Curtiz was 43 in Mammy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1930
Poster of Hearts in Exile
Hearts in Exile
Michael Curtiz was 42 in Hearts in Exile as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of The Gamblers
The Gamblers
Michael Curtiz was 42 in The Gamblers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1929
Poster of Madonna of Avenue A
Madonna of Avenue A
Michael Curtiz was 42 in Madonna of Avenue A as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1929
Poster of Glad Rag Doll
Glad Rag Doll
Michael Curtiz was 42 in Glad Rag Doll as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1929
Poster of Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
Michael Curtiz was 41 in Noah's Ark as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1928
Poster of Tenderloin
Tenderloin
Michael Curtiz was 41 in Tenderloin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1928
Poster of Good Time Charley
Good Time Charley
Michael Curtiz was 40 in Good Time Charley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1927
Poster of The Desired Woman
The Desired Woman
Michael Curtiz was 40 in The Desired Woman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1927
Poster of A Million Bid
A Million Bid
Michael Curtiz was 40 in A Million Bid as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1927
Poster of The Third Degree
The Third Degree
Michael Curtiz was 39 in The Third Degree as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1926
Poster of The Golden Butterfly
The Golden Butterfly
Michael Curtiz was 39 in The Golden Butterfly as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1926
Poster of Cab No. 13
Cab No. 13
Michael Curtiz was 39 in Cab No. 13 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1926
Poster of Red Heels
Red Heels
Michael Curtiz was 38 in Red Heels as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1925
Poster of Moon of Israel
Moon of Israel
Michael Curtiz was 37 in Moon of Israel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1924
Poster of Harun al Raschid
Harun al Raschid
Michael Curtiz was 37 in Harun al Raschid as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1924
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Michael Curtiz was 36 in Avalanche as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1923
Poster of Young Medardus
Young Medardus
Michael Curtiz was 36 in Young Medardus as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1923
Poster of Sodom and Gomorrah
Sodom and Gomorrah
Michael Curtiz was 35 in Sodom and Gomorrah as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1922
Poster of Samson und Delila
Samson und Delila
Michael Curtiz was 35 in Samson und Delila as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1922
Poster of Labyrinth of Horror
Labyrinth of Horror
Michael Curtiz was 34 in Labyrinth of Horror as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1921
Poster of Mrs. Dane's Confession
Mrs. Dane's Confession
Michael Curtiz was 34 in Mrs. Dane's Confession as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1921
Poster of Dracula's Death
Dracula's Death
Michael Curtiz was 34 in Dracula's Death as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1921
Poster of Good and Evil
Good and Evil
Michael Curtiz was 34 in Good and Evil as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1921
Poster of Mrs. Tutti Frutti
Mrs. Tutti Frutti
Michael Curtiz was 34 in Mrs. Tutti Frutti as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1921
Poster of My Brother Is Coming
My Brother Is Coming
Michael Curtiz was 32 in My Brother Is Coming as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1919
Poster of A skorpió
A skorpió
Michael Curtiz was 31 in A skorpió as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1918
Poster of Az árendás zsidó
Az árendás zsidó
Michael Curtiz was 31 in Az árendás zsidó as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1918
Poster of Tavasz a télben
Tavasz a télben
Michael Curtiz was 31 in Tavasz a télben as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1918
Poster of Alraune
Alraune
Michael Curtiz was 31 in Alraune as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1918
Poster of A vörös Sámson
A vörös Sámson
Michael Curtiz was 30 in A vörös Sámson as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1917
Poster of A föld embere
A föld embere
Michael Curtiz was 30 in A föld embere as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1917
Poster of A szentjóbi erdö titka
A szentjóbi erdö titka
Michael Curtiz was 30 in A szentjóbi erdö titka as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1917
Poster of The Last Dawn
The Last Dawn
Michael Curtiz was 30 in The Last Dawn as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1917
Poster of Tatárjárás
Tatárjárás
Michael Curtiz was 30 in Tatárjárás as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1917
Poster of A kuruzsló
A kuruzsló
Michael Curtiz was 30 in A kuruzsló as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1917
Poster of A magyar föld ereje
A magyar föld ereje
Michael Curtiz was 30 in A magyar föld ereje as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1917
Poster of The Wolf
The Wolf
Michael Curtiz was 30 in The Wolf as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1917
Poster of The Coronation of King Charles IV
The Coronation of King Charles IV
Michael Curtiz was 30 in The Coronation of King Charles IV as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1916
Poster of Bánk bán
Bánk bán
Michael Curtiz was 28 in Bánk bán as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1915
Poster of The Undesirable
The Undesirable
Michael Curtiz was 28 in The Undesirable as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1915
Poster of Golddigger
Golddigger
Michael Curtiz was 27 in Golddigger as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 1914
Poster of Rablélek
Rablélek
Michael Curtiz was 27 in Rablélek as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1914
Poster of The Last Bohemian
The Last Bohemian
Michael Curtiz was 26 in The Last Bohemian as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1913
Poster of Today and Tomorrow
Today and Tomorrow
Michael Curtiz was 25 in Today and Tomorrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1912

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