Writing

Leo Birinski

Born June 7, 1884

Died October 23, 1951 · aged 67

No biography available.

Known For

The Song of SongsThe Song of Songs · 1933
The Song of Songs
6.01933
MovieDramaRomance
After her father dies, Lily moves to the city to live with her strict aunt. During the day Lily works in her aunt's bookstore, and at night she sneaks across the street to model for Richard, a sculptor with whom she falls in love. A patron of Richard's, Baron von Merzbach, develops an interest in Lily that may not be with the best of intentions.
Mata HariMata Hari · 1931
Mata Hari
6.21931
MovieCrimeDrama
A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.
Der BastardDer Bastard · 1925
Der Bastard
10.01925
MovieDrama
WaxworksWaxworks · 1924
Waxworks
6.41924
MovieFantasyHorror
A poet is hired by the owner of a wax museum in a circus to write tales about Harun al Raschid, Ivan the Terrible and Jack the Ripper. While writing, the poet and the daughter of the owner, Eva, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.
Street of ShadowsStreet of Shadows · 1937
Street of Shadows
6.91937
MovieDramaThriller
A slippery femme fatale, a spy for Germany during the Great War, is sent to Thessaloniki in Greece and becomes involved with a man on the other side, a French military officer.
The Tragedy of LoveThe Tragedy of Love · 1923
The Tragedy of Love
7.01923
MovieDrama
The husband of Countess Manon Moreau is found murdered. André Rabatin, who belongs to the same club as Count Moreau, is the suspect. Rabatin, a old-school gentleman, affirms his innocence to the widow and claims that the death of the count must have been a tragic accident. Manon believes Rabatin and begins to fall in love with him. But Rabatin himself suspects that she has murdered her husband.
The Vice of HumanityThe Vice of Humanity · 1927
The Vice of Humanity
7.01927
MovieDrama
Tamara becomes addicted to cocaine but hides from her daughter by moving in with the dealer Mangol. The father tells his daughter that her mother has died, but years later the daughter rediscovers her mother appearing on stage. Mangol pursues the daughter, but Tamara intervenes before dying amongst family members.
Stamboul QuestStamboul Quest · 1934
Stamboul Quest
5.21934
MovieRomanceThriller
In 1915, German Counter-Intelligence Chief Von Sturm learns that someone is providing the British with critical strategic planning for the Turkish theater. He suspects Ali Bey, Turkish commander for the Dardanelles, and dispatches Annemarie to Constantinople to secure the proof. En route, she becomes involved with Douglas Beall, a footloose American. Complications ensue, requiring Annemarie to engage in some dangerous improvisations.

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