“It is the task of the scenarist to invent little pieces of business that are so characteristic and give so deep an insight into his creatures, that their personalities clearly and organically unfold before the eyes of the audience so that the latter feel that the actions of these people are contingent upon their characters, that there exists some kind of a logical fate, and that nothing is left to mere accident or coincidence.”
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Ernst Lubitsch
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. more
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