Ludwig Berger

Directing

Ludwig Berger

Born January 6, 1892 · Mainz, Germany

Died May 18, 1969 · aged 77

Ludwig Berger (6 January 1892 – 18 May 1969) was a German film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. He directed 36 films between 1920 and 1969. He was a member of the jury at the 6th Berlin International Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ludwig Berger licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Thief of BagdadThe Thief of Bagdad · 1940
The Thief of Bagdad
7.11940
MovieAdventureFantasy
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.
I by Day, You by NightI by Day, You by Night · 1932
I by Day, You by Night
6.71932
MovieComedyMusic
A nightclub waiter and a manicurist share the same room, she sleeps there by night and he by day. They've never meet , but they can't stand each other. Then they meet by chance, not knowing who's who and fall in love.
Paramount on ParadeParamount on Parade · 1930
Paramount on Parade
5.91930
MovieMusicComedy
This 1930 film, a collection of songs and sketches showcasing Paramount Studios' contract stars, credits 11 directors
The Street of SinThe Street of Sin · 1928
The Street of Sin
8.01928
MovieDrama
"Basher Bill," a retired prizefighter turned criminal, pretends to reform by joining a Salvation Army shelter in London run by a pious wraith named Elizabeth. Attracted to Elizabeth (although he is engaged to a street girl named Annie), Bill confesses to a bank robbery, has a spiritual revelation, and decides to go straight. His cast-off sweetheart reports him to the police; then, contrite, she warns Bill of the impending danger. Bill is captured immediately, but he escapes and sacrifices his life to save Elizabeth and the Salvation Army nursery when the rest of the gang use them as a human barricade against the police.
The Vagabond KingThe Vagabond King · 1930
The Vagabond King
5.91930
MovieMusicRomance
The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His hanging will be postponed for 24 hours, and in that time he must defeat the invading Burgundians and win the love of the beautiful Katherine.
The Little CafeThe Little Cafe · 1931
The Little Cafe
7.51931
MovieComedyRomance
Yvonne, daughter of Philibert, a Paris café owner, is in love with dreamy, blundering Albert, a waiter, though he pays little attention to her. Philibert plans to marry his daughter to a wealthy Parisian, but upon learning that Albert is to come into a large inheritance, he conspires to place him under a longterm contract, confident that he willingly will pay a forfeit to break it....
Sins of the FathersSins of the Fathers · 1928
Sins of the Fathers
8.01928
MovieDrama
A married restaurant owner is persuaded to become a bootlegger by a beautiful young girl. When he starts making money at it, she steals it, then runs off with another man. His wife finds out what happened. Complications ensue.
The Burning HeartThe Burning Heart · 1929
The Burning Heart
8.01929
MovieDramaRomance
A young composer and inventor meets a poverty stricken singer.

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