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Willy Zeyn

1876 – 1946

German film director and screenwriter

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About Willy Zeyn

Lived 1876 – 1946 (aged 70). Willy Zeyn was a German film director, screenwriter and director.

Willy Zeyn (1876-1946) was a German film director and screenwriter of the silent era. His son Willy Zeyn became a film editor and producer.

Selected filmography The Gambler (1919) The Hound of the Baskervilles (1920) aka Der Hund von Baskerville The Dance of Love and Happiness (1921) The New Paradise (1921) The Passenger in Compartment Seven (1922)

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Willy Zeyn senior

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willy Zeyn?

German film director and screenwriter (1876–1946)

When was Willy Zeyn born?

Willy Zeyn was born on 30 June 1876 in Wandsbek.

When did Willy Zeyn die?

Willy Zeyn died on 9 August 1946 in Munich.

What was Willy Zeyn's occupation?

Willy Zeyn was a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality was Willy Zeyn?

Willy Zeyn was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willy Zeyn

· Wikidata: Q1682676

· DBpedia: Willy Zeyn (director)

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