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Ernst Lubitsch (January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German-born film director. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood’s most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having “the Lubitsch touch.”

• Born: Ernst Lubitsch January 29, 1892 Berlin, Germany
• Died: November 30, 1947 (aged 55) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
• Occupation: Director, Actor, Writer, Producer
• Years active: 1914–48
• Spouse: Helene Kraus (1922–1930) Vivian Gaye (1935–1944)

Read more about Ernst Lubitsch at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Pencil This In: Bob Seger, Truffaut/Lubitsch Double Features & The 2011 It Sucked! Awards
LAist - News from LA, 2011-12-28 21:00:00
Two double features screen tonight, honoring Ernst Lubitsch at the Aero Theatre and François Truffaut at the New Beverly Theater. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band rock the Staples Center, bringing L.A. a needed dose of classic rock and roll. And if you need a good chuckle, the Upright ...

THE DVD SHELF: Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris," Jean Renoir's "Rules of the Game," Plus "Design for Living" and "The Help"
Playbill Combined , 2011-12-25 05:01:00
Screening Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris"; Jean Renoir's classic "The Rules of the Game"; Ernst Lubitsch and Ben Hecht's overhaul of Noel Coward's Design for Living; and Viola Davis in "The Help."

THE DVD SHELF: Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris," Jean Renoir's "Rules of the Game," Plus "Design for Living" and "The Help"
Playbill Combined , 2011-12-25 05:00:00
Screening Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris"; Jean Renoir's classic "The Rules of the Game"; Ernst Lubitsch and Ben Hecht's overhaul of Noel Coward's Design for Living; and Viola Davis in "The Help."