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Charles Vidor (1900–1959)

Hungarian-born Karoly Vidor spent the First World War as a lieutenant in the Austro-Hungarian infantry. Following the armistice, he made his way to Berlin and worked for the German film company Ufa, as editor and assistant director. In 1924, he emigrated to the U.S. and, for several years, earned his living as a singer in Broadway choruses and (at one time) with a Wagnerian troupe... See full bio »

Died:

(age 58) in Vienna, Austria

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Filmography

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1956 The Swan
 
1954 Rhapsody
 
1946 Gilda
 
1945 Over 21
 
1944 Together Again
 
1944 Cover Girl
 
1943 The Desperadoes
 
1941 New York Town
 
1941 They Dare Not Love (co-director - uncredited)
 
1940 My Son, My Son!
 
1939 Blind Alley
 
1937 She's No Lady
 
1936 Muss 'em Up
 
1935 His Family Tree
 
1935 The Arizonian
 
1935 Strangers All
 
1934 Double Door
 
1932 The Mask of Fu Manchu (uncredited)
 
1929 The Bridge (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
1932 Me and My Gal (uncredited)
 
1931 Good Sport (contributing writer - uncredited)
 
1929 The Bridge (short) (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
1957 The Joker Is Wild (executive producer)
 
1948 The Loves of Carmen (producer)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
1958 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
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1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (second unit director - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1956 Lust for Life (we wish to thank for cooperation)
 

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Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Trivia:

Vidor's stepson, Warner LeRoy, designed the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo