Henry Koster
Henry Koster · Arts & Literature
Director ('Harvey', 'The Bishop's Wife'); born Hermann Kosterlitz, fled Nazi Germany
1905, Berlin, Germany — 1988, Camarillo, California, United States
Germany · France · United States
Henry Koster is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Director ('Harvey', 'The Bishop's Wife'); born Hermann Kosterlitz, fled Nazi Germany
Henry Koster (born Hermann Kosterlitz) was a German-born Jewish film director who fled Nazi Germany and built a Hollywood career, directing hits such as 'The Bishop's Wife' (1947) and the James Stewart classic 'Harvey' (1950), and helming the first CinemaScope feature, 'The Robe'. As a Jew he left Germany in 1933 after refusing to work under the new regime. His deft comedies and dramas were staples of mid-century Hollywood.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
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Director ('Harvey', 'The Bishop's Wife'); born Hermann Kosterlitz, fled Nazi Germany
Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
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