About Voldemar Päts
Lived 1902 – 1942 (aged 39–40). Voldemar Päts was an Estonian film director and screenwriter.
Voldemar Päts (born Vladimir Päts; February 15, 1902 – September 1942) was an Estonian cinematographer and actor.
Early life and family Voldemar Päts was born Vladimir Päts in Tänassilma, in the Governorate of Livonia of the Russian Empire (now Estonia), the son of the Estonian Orthodox priest
During a visit to Estonia by Sweden's Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1932, the head of state Jaan Teemant forbade filming, and Päts was sentenced to two weeks of arrest or a fine of 10 kroons.
Päts died in September 1942 and is buried at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery in Tallinn.
Filmography 1924: Mineviku varjud as Tuuletark (credited as Voldemar Step) 1927: Kevade unelm, director, screenwriter, supporting role as a construction engineer 1929: Dollarid, director's assistant 1929: Jüri Rumm as Pops 1931: Kutsu-Juku seiklusi, cameraman, writer, director
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Who was Voldemar Päts?
Estonian film operator (1902–1942)
When was Voldemar Päts born?
Voldemar Päts was born on 15 February 1902.
When did Voldemar Päts die?
Voldemar Päts died in 1942.
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Voldemar Päts was a film director and screenwriter.
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Voldemar Päts was Estonian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Voldemar Päts (cinematographer)
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