A German-born American actor and director, Ernst Lubitsch was renowned for his elegant comedy style and masterful acting skills. In the golden age of Hollywood, Lubitsch was an important representative of German Expressionist cinema, and his work has had a profound impact on film art throughout the world.
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“In Hollywood we acquire the finest novels in order to smell the leather bindings.”
“The job of the director is to suggest two plus two. Let the viewer say four.”
“Nobody should try to play comedy unless they have a circus going on inside.”
“I've been to Paris, France, and I've been to Paris, Paramount. I think I prefer Paris, Paramount”
“There are a thousand ways to point a camera, but really only one.”