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Josef von Sternberg
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.
As director
Jet Pilot
Anatahan
Macao
The Town
The Shanghai Gesture
Sergeant Madden
I, Claudius
The King Steps Out
The Devil Is a Woman
Crime and Punishment
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
The Scarlet Empress
Shanghai Express
Blonde Venus
Dishonored
An American Tragedy
The Blue Angel
Morocco
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Thunderbolt
The Case of Lena Smith
The Docks of New York
The Last Command
The Drag Net
Underworld
The Exquisite Sinner
A Woman of the Sea
The Salvation Hunters
The Masked Bride
