Person Details
Birthday: 1894-05-29 22:27:40
Death: 1969-11-22 22:27:40
Aliases: Джозеф фон Штернберг
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Vienna, Austria
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Movie Involvements: 72
TV Involvements: 1
Most Famous Work
Biography
Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg, 29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969, was an Austrian-American film director. He is considered one of the earliest 'auteur' filmmakers, having filled many other roles on his films including those of cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. Sternberg's style influenced later directors, particularly those of the film noir period. He is particularly noted for his distinctive mise en scène, use of lighting and soft lens, and collaboration with actress Marlene Dietrich.
Most Famous Work
Duel in the Sun
(1946) Co-DirectorMacao
(1952) DirectorShanghai Express
(1932) DirectorThe Blue Angel
(1930) WriterMorocco
(1930) DirectorBlonde Venus
(1932) WriterJet Pilot
(1957) DirectorThe Scarlet Empress
(1934) ProducerActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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1996 | N/A | |
1969 | Himself - Director | |
Interviewee | ||
1968 | Self | |
1967 | Self | |
1953 | Narrator (voice) | |
1951 | Self | |
1925 | Self | |
1917 | Cameraman (uncredited) | |
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1957 | Director | |
1953 | Director | |
1952 | Director | |
1946 | Co-Director | |
1945 | Director | |
1941 | Director | |
1940 | Co-Director | |
1939 | Director | |
1938 | Co-Director | |
1936 | Director | |
1935 | Director | |
Director | ||
1934 | Director | |
1932 | Director | |
Director | ||
1931 | Director | |
Director | ||
1930 | Director | |
Director | ||
Director | ||
1929 | Director | |
Director | ||
1928 | Director | |
Director | ||
Director | ||
1927 | Director | |
Director | ||
1926 | Director | |
Director | ||
1925 | Director | |
Director | ||
1922 | Assistant Director | |
1921 | Assistant Director | |
1919 | Assistant Director | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Camera
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1953 | Director of Photography | |
1935 | Director of Photography | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1953 | Executive Producer | |
1935 | Producer | |
1934 | Producer | |
1932 | Producer | |
1931 | Producer | |
1928 | Producer | |
1925 | Producer | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1953 | Screenplay | |
1941 | Adaptation | |
Writer | ||
1932 | Writer | |
1931 | Writer | |
Writer | ||
1930 | Writer | |
1928 | Story | |
Story | ||
1927 | Writer | |
1926 | Writer | |
Writer | ||
1925 | Screenplay | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Art
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1935 | Art Direction | |
1934 | Art Direction | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Editing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1934 | Editor | |
1932 | Editor | |
1931 | Editor | |
1925 | Editor | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Crew
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1931 | Additional Music | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Sound
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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1931 | Music | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |