Biography
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. 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. Among his most important works are The Blue Angel (1930), Morocco (1930), Shanghai Express (1932) and The Scarlet Empress (1934). Andrew Sarris in his influential book of film criticism The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929–1968 included him in the "pantheon" of the 14 greatest film directors who had worked in the United States.
Filmography
Cast Credits
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
Character:
MOVIE • 1996
The Epic That Never Was
Character: Interviewee [director] / Himself (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1969
Josef von Sternberg, A Retrospective
Character: Interviewee
MOVIE • 1969
Josef von Sternberg Interview
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1968
Josef von Sternberg - From Silence Comes Another
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1967
Anatahan
Character: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1953
German Film Award
Character: Self
TV • 1951
1925 Studio Tour
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1925
A Girl's Folly
Character: Cameraman (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1917
Crew
Crew Credits
Jet Pilot
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957
Anatahan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1953
Anatahan
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1953
Anatahan
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1953
Anatahan
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1953
Macao
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1952
Duel in the Sun
Role: Co-Director
MOVIE • 1946
The Town
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1944
The Shanghai Gesture
Role: Adaptation
MOVIE • 1941
The Shanghai Gesture
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1941
The Shanghai Gesture
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1941
I Take This Woman
Role: Co-Director
MOVIE • 1940
Sergeant Madden
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1939
The Great Waltz
Role: Co-Director
MOVIE • 1938
The King Steps Out
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1936
Crime and Punishment
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1935
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1935
The Devil Is a Woman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1935
The Devil Is a Woman
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1935
The Devil Is a Woman
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1935