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Films by German directors are an important part of post World War One German Culture, from the groundbreaking silent classics of the Weimar Republic to the movies of Leni Reisenthal in celebration of Nazi rule, beloved by Goebels, to modern Oscar winners, I am pleased to see German Literature Month XIII now welcomes posts on Films by German Directors
German Literature Month is hosted by Lizzy’s Literary Life
https://lizzysiddal2.wordpress.com/2023/09/22/announcing-german-literature-month-xiii/
Ernst lubitsch
Born: January 29, 1892, Berlin, Germany - produces 65 silent films before moving to America
1922 Moves to Hollywood- Warner Pictures Signed him to a three year six picture contract
Died: November 30, 1947, Los Angeles, California, United
Ernst lubitsch Directed two of my all time favourite films, Ninotchka and To Be or Not to Be
The Love Parade is the eighth movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch so far featured on The Reading Life.
The film was Lubitsch's first "talkie" and tells the story of a playboy count (Chevalier) who becomes prince consort to the queen of Sylvania (MacDonald). The count, who is used to being a free spirit, finds it difficult to adjust to his new role as a husband and figurehead. The queen, who is bored with her life, is attracted to the count's charm and independence.
The film is notable for its sophisticated humor, its lavish musical numbers, and its performances by Chevalier and MacDonald. It was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish MacDonald as a major star.
The Love Parade was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Chevalier. It won the award for Best Cinematography.
The film was a major influence on later musical comedies, and it is considered a classic early talkie. The dialogue is delightful and the sets are marvelous
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What a lovely graphic, with the showbill and film stills. I enjoy the early talkies.
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