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F.W. Murnau (1888–1931)

Director | Writer | Producer

Director. First was assistant to Max Reinhardt. Began making movies in Germany in 1919. Went to the USA in 1926. See full bio »

Born:

Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe
in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Died:

(age 42) in Santa Barbara, California, USA
F.W. Murnau and Gösta Ekman in Faust F.W. Murnau and Emil Jannings in Faust
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Filmography

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1931 Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (told by)
 
1924 Komödie des Herzens (as Murglie)
 
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1931 Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (producer - uncredited)
 
1922 Der brennende Acker (associate producer)
 
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2008 The Bathroom Mirror (short) (footage: Nosferatu)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
1927 Sunrise
Dancer (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1928 Die Filmstadt Hollywood (documentary)
Himself
 
1925 Der Film im Film (documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 Murnau, Borzage and Fox (video documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2002 Los 5 Faust de F.W. Murnau (video documentary)
Himself
 
1992 Die UFA (documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies  | 2 Print Biographies  | 14 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

Filmmuseum Berlin presents F.W. Murnau (german, english) | See more »

Alternate Names:

Murglie | Dr. F.W. Murnau | Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau

Height:

6' 9" (2.06 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[speaking in 1928] "I think films of the future will use more and more of these 'camera angles', or, as I prefer to call them, these 'dramatic angles'. They help photograph thought." See more »

Trivia:

Directed 17 films in Germany and 4 in America. Only 12 of these are known to have survived. See more »

Trademark:

Innovative use of light and dark shadowing to create a certain mood See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn