Josef von Sternberg
Josef von Sternberg · Arts & Literature
Made Marlene Dietrich a star ('The Blue Angel', 'Morocco'); born Jonas Sternberg to an Orthodox family in Vienna
1894, Vienna, Austria — 1969, Los Angeles, California, United States
Austria · United States
Josef von Sternberg is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Made Marlene Dietrich a star ('The Blue Angel', 'Morocco'); born Jonas Sternberg to an Orthodox family in Vienna
Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg to an Orthodox Jewish family in Vienna, was a director celebrated for his lush visual style and his collaboration with Marlene Dietrich, whom he made an international star in 'The Blue Angel' and 'Morocco'. His use of light, shadow and texture profoundly influenced cinematography. He shaped the look of Hollywood glamour in the 1930s.
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Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
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Made Marlene Dietrich a star ('The Blue Angel', 'Morocco'); born Jonas Sternberg to an Orthodox family in Vienna
Source: IMDb (Jewish Directors list)
