Fred Astaire: Films and Books

by | Mar 27, 2016

Films with Fred Astaire Astaire in Hollywood Fred Astaire actually had several different careers. When he and his sister Adele ended their combined stage act in 1932, they had already spent some 28 years in show business. It was then that Fred headed for Hollywood,...

Billy Wilder Films

by | Jul 18, 2013

Billy Wilder Filmography “When I came here, Sunset Boulevard was in the country. It was not even asphalted when I came here in 1934.” – Billy Wilder, quoted in Conversations with Wilder Billy Wilder began his long film career in Germany. After six years as a...

Films by Leni Riefenstahl

by | Apr 19, 2013

Films Directed by and Featuring Leni Riefenstahl Considering her influence and notoriety, it’s surprising to learn that, as a director, Leni Riefenstahl only made a total of eight films! But most of those are notable cinematic landmarks. The documentaries, Triumph of...

Peter Lorre Films

by | Apr 13, 2013

Selected Peter Lorre Films (1929-1964) Below is a selected filmography of the European and Hollywood films in which Peter Lorre appeared. European Films Der weiße Teufel | The White Devil (1930) Lorre’s first credited film appearance was a minor role in this German...