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Harry R. Sokal

1898 – 1979

Romanian-born German film producer

Film producer Screenwriter Recording supervisor
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Lived 1898 – 1979 (aged 81). Harry R. Sokal was a Romanian film producer, screenwriter, recording supervisor, film editor, film director and line producer.

Harry R. Sokal (20 February 1898 – 7 March 1979) was a Romanian-born German film producer. He produced 22 films between 1926 and 1977. After working in the German film industry, Sokal emigrated following the Nazi rise to power in 1933. He lived and worked in Britain, France and the United States, before returning to Germany in 1949. In 1963, he was a member of the jury at the 13th Berlin International Film Festival.

Selected filmography The Wooing of Eve (1926) The Holy Mountain (1926) Two and a Lady (1926) Chance the Idol (1927) Eve's Daughters (1928) The White Hell of Pitz Palu (1929) The White Ecstasy (1931) Das Blaue Licht (1932) Adventures in the Engadin (1932) The Tsar's Diamond (1932) The White Hell of Pitz Palu (1950) Carnival in White (1952) Arms and the Man (1958)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
German Film Award
Also known as
Henry Sokal, Heinrich Sokal

Family & relationships

Spouse
Charlotte Kerr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry R. Sokal?

Romanian-born German film producer (1898-1979)

When was Harry R. Sokal born?

Harry R. Sokal was born on 20 February 1898 in Craiova.

When did Harry R. Sokal die?

Harry R. Sokal died on 7 March 1979 in Munich.

What was Harry R. Sokal's occupation?

Harry R. Sokal was a film producer, screenwriter, recording supervisor, film editor, film director and line producer.

What nationality was Harry R. Sokal?

Harry R. Sokal was Romanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry R. Sokal

· Wikidata: Q510815

· DBpedia: Harry R. Sokal

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