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Emil Leyde

1879 – 2000

German filmmaker

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About Emil Leyde

Lived 1879 – 2000. Emil Leyde was a German screenwriter, cinematographer, film producer, film director and director.

Emil Leyde (8 January 1879 in Kassel – January 1955 in Berlin) was a German film director, screenwriter, cameraman and film producer.

Filmography (selection) 1915: 1918: Der Sonnwendhof. 1919: Die lichtscheue Dame. 1919: Alte Zeit – neue Zeit. 1919: Die Czàrdàsfürstin. 1919: Wem gehört das Kind? 1920: Alpentragödie. 1923: Fiat Lux 1924: Die Rieseneishöhlen des Dachsteins

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Who was Emil Leyde?

German filmmaker

When was Emil Leyde born?

Emil Leyde was born on 8 January 1879 in Kassel.

When did Emil Leyde die?

Emil Leyde died in 2000.

What was Emil Leyde's occupation?

Emil Leyde was a screenwriter, cinematographer, film producer, film director and director.

What nationality was Emil Leyde?

Emil Leyde was German.

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· Wikipedia: Emil Leyde

· Wikidata: Q17181436

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