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Józef Lejtes (1901-1983)

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Alias:
Joseph Lejtes

Birthplace:
Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]

Born:
November 22, 1901

Died:
May 27, 1983

Biography from TheMovieDB

Józef Lejtes was a Hungarian-born film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to European and American cinema. He began his career in the Hungarian film industry in the 1920s, directing several notable films. Lejtes emigrated to the United States in the 1940s, where he continued his directing career. He directed episodes for television series such as Bonanza and Perry Mason. Lejtes's work was characterized by a strong visual style and a focus on character-driven narratives.

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Film Production

Director:
1932  Dzikie pola
1934  Young Forest
1935  The Day of the Great Adventure
1938  Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
1938  Sygnały
1947  My Father's House
1947  The Great Promise
1949  No Alternative
1952  The Faithful City
1967  Valley of Mystery
1968  The Counterfeit Killer

Screenplay:
1932  Dzikie pola
1934  Young Forest
1935  The Day of the Great Adventure
1938  Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
1938  Sygnały
1947  My Father's House
1947  The Great Promise
1949  No Alternative
1952  The Faithful City
1954  Passion
1967  Valley of Mystery
1968  The Counterfeit Killer

Story:
1932  Dzikie pola
1934  Young Forest
1935  The Day of the Great Adventure
1938  Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
1938  Sygnały
1947  My Father's House
1947  The Great Promise
1949  No Alternative
1952  The Faithful City
1954  Passion
1967  Valley of Mystery
1968  The Counterfeit Killer

Writer:
1932  Dzikie pola
1934  Young Forest
1935  The Day of the Great Adventure
1938  Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
1938  Sygnały
1947  My Father's House
1947  The Great Promise
1949  No Alternative
1952  The Faithful City
1954  Passion
1967  Valley of Mystery
1968  The Counterfeit Killer

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TV Production

Director:
1955  Alfred Hitchcock Presents

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