Steve Sekely

Directing

Steve Sekely

Born February 25, 1899 · Budapest - Hungary

Died March 9, 1979 · aged 80

Steve Sekely was a Hungarian Jewish film director. Born István Székely, he was known by several names, based on his changing professional and immigration status, including Stefan Szekely. He directed films in Hungarian, German, and English.

Known For

Ida regényeIda regénye · 1934
Ida regénye
7.01934
Movie
Flying GoldFlying Gold · 1932
Flying Gold
7.01932
MovieDrama
A shipment of gold being flown from Paris to Budapest is robbed in mid-air.
Purple LilacsPurple Lilacs · 1934
Purple Lilacs
7.01934
MovieComedy
Tóth Manci, a milliner turned dancer, meets Pali, a handsome banker, and falls madly in love. But she waits in vain for a word of encouragement from him, because he loves Lili, the belladonna. So Manci, in her grief, goes to Russia. By the time Pali realizes that he loves Manci too and wants to follow her, war breaks out, and he can only follow her as a soldier.
Cafe MoscowCafe Moscow · 1936
Cafe Moscow
10.01936
MovieAdventureHistory
About a man's disappointment in love, and this provides the foundation for the upcoming trial of a much more significant love. The scene of the fatal meeting, the bar, which is a kind of world-model, and its environment: a fort under siege, from where it's almost impossible to escape...
The Day of the TriffidsThe Day of the Triffids · 1963
The Day of the Triffids
6.11963
MovieScience FictionHorror
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
Hollow TriumphHollow Triumph · 1948
Hollow Triumph
6.61948
MovieThrillerCrime
Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.
Nászút féláronNászút féláron · 1936
Nászút féláron
7.01936
MovieComedy
Kato and Paul pose as newly-weds to take advantage of a travel agency's offer of a discounted trip to Italy for the honeymooners. However, Kato hadn't bargained for sharing a bed and room with Paul.
Date by the DanubeDate by the Danube · 1936
Date by the Danube
5.21936
MovieComedy
An aspiring author and the daughter of a wealthy businessman want to get married. The father of the bride agrees on one condition: his potential son-in-law's upcoming romance novel must prove to be a financial success. In order to win the bet, both men come up with their very own schemes to manipulate the book's sales numbers.

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