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Paul Czinner

Known For
Directing
Born
May 30, 1890 in Vienna, Austria
Died
June 22, 1972
Active Years
1924–1966 (43 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Directing Born May 30, 1890 Died Jun 22, 1972 Vienna, Austria 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1924–1966
43 Years Career Span
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Biography

Subject: Paul Czinner.
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Word count target: 90-130 words.
Name: Paul Czinner.
Dates: 30 May 1890 – 22 June 1972.
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) [Source 1, 3] or Budapest, Austria-Hungary [Source 2, 5]. Note: Source 1 says Vienna, Source 2/5 say Budapest. I should mention both or the specific details provided. Source 3 says born 30 May 1890 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. Source 1 says Vienna, Austria. Source 2 says born to a Jewish family in Budapest. Source 4/6 say Hungarian-born British.
Death: 22 June 1972 in London, England, UK [Source 3].
Roles: Writer, film director, and producer [Source 1, 2, 4, 5, 6].
Education/Early Career: Studied literature and philosophy at the University of Vienna; worked as a journalist [Source 2, 5].
Film Career: Dedicated to the film industry from 1919 onward [Source 2, 5].
Known for: Escape Me Never (1935), Husbands or Lovers (1924), and Doña Juana (1928) [Source 3].
Personal: Married to Elisabeth Bergner [Source 3]. Engaged to actress Gild [Source 2].

Paul Czinner (30 May 1890 – 22 June 1972) was a Hungarian-born British writer, film director, and producer. He was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, to a Jewish family in Budapest. After studying literature and philosophy at the University of Vienna, he worked as a journalist. From 1919 onward, he dedicated himself to the film industry

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Career

Career overview

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Task: Write a career overview of Paul Czinner (focusing on Directing) in 180-260 words.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
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No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Length: 180-260 words.
Name: Paul Czinner.
Birth: May 30, 1890, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) [1, 3] or Budapest, Austria-Hungary [2, 5].
Death: June 22, 1972, in London, England, UK [3].
Nationality/Identity: Hungarian-born British [4, 6].
Education: Studied literature and philosophy at the University of Vienna [2, 5].
Early Career: Worked as a journalist [2, 5].
Film Career Start: Dedicated himself to the film industry as a writer, director, and producer from 1919 onward [2, 5].
Roles: Writer, film director, and producer [4, 5, 6].
Known for (Directing/Credits): Escape Me Never (1935), Husbands or Lovers (1924), Doña Juana (1928) [3].
Known Credits: 21 [1].
Personal: Married to Elisabeth Bergner [3]. Engaged to actress Gild [2].
Drafting Paragraph 1: Early Life and Transition to Film.
Paul Czinner was a Hungarian-born British writer, film director, and producer. He was born on May 30, 1890, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, though other records indicate he was born to a Jewish family in Budapest, Austria-Hungary. After completing studies in literature and philosophy at the University of Vienna, he worked as a journalist. From 1919 onward, Czinner dedicated himself to the film industry, working as a writer, director, and producer.
Drafting Paragraph 2: Directing Career and Notable Works.
As a director, Czinner is known for works such as Husbands or Lovers (1924), Doña Juana (1928), and Escape Me Never (1935). His professional credits include 21 entries. Throughout his career, he maintained various roles within the filmmaking process, including writing and producing. He was married to Elisabeth Bergner. Czinner died on June 22, 1972, in London, England, UK.
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Para 1: ~65 words.
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Total: ~125 words.
Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts without inventing anything.
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I can elaborate on the specific details provided about his background, his roles, and the specific titles mentioned.
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Paul Czinner was a Hungarian-born British writer, film director, and producer. Born on May 30, 1890, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, he was also noted as being born to a Jewish family in Budapest, Austria-Hungary. Following his education in literature and philosophy at the University of Vienna, he pursued a career as a journalist. From 1919 onward, he transitioned his focus to the film industry, where he dedicated himself to working as a writer, director, and producer.

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Career timeline

Romeo and Juliet · DirectorRomeo and Juliet · Producer
Der Rosenkavalier · Director
The Royal Ballet · Director
The Bolshoi Ballet · DirectorThe Bolshoi Ballet · WriterThe Bolshoi Ballet · Producer
German Film Award
Stolen Life · DirectorStolen Life · Producer
Dreaming Lips · ProducerDreaming Lips · Director
As You Like It · ProducerAs You Like It · Director
Escape Me Never · Director
The Rise of Catherine the Great · Director
The Dreamy Mouth · DirectorThe Dreamy Mouth · WriterAriane, Russian Maid · DirectorAriane, Russian Maid · ScreenplayDreaming Lips · Director
Ariane · WriterAriane · Director
The Woman He Scorned · DirectorThe Woman He Scorned · ProducerFräulein Else · DirectorFräulein Else · Writer
Lady Juan · Executive ProducerLady Juan · WriterLady Juan · Director
Love · WriterLove · Director
Impetuous Youth · DirectorImpetuous Youth · Writer
Jealousy · Screenplay
Husbands or Lovers · DirectorHusbands or Lovers · ProducerHusbands or Lovers · Screenplay

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Romeo and Juliet (1966) Director
  • Romeo and Juliet (1966) Producer
  • Der Rosenkavalier (1962) Director
  • The Royal Ballet (1960) Director
  • The Bolshoi Ballet (1957) Director
  • The Bolshoi Ballet (1957) Writer
  • The Bolshoi Ballet (1957) Producer
  • German Film Award (1951) as Self
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  • Stolen Life (1939) Director
  • Stolen Life (1939) Producer
  • Dreaming Lips (1937) Producer
  • Dreaming Lips (1937) Director
  • As You Like It (1936) Producer
  • As You Like It (1936) Director
  • Escape Me Never (1935) Director
  • The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) Director
  • The Dreamy Mouth (1932) Director
  • The Dreamy Mouth (1932) Writer
  • Ariane, Russian Maid (1932) Director
  • Ariane, Russian Maid (1932) Screenplay
  • Dreaming Lips (1932) Director
  • Dreaming Lips (1932) Writer
  • Ariane (1931) Writer
  • Ariane (1931) Director
  • The Woman He Scorned (1929) Director
  • The Woman He Scorned (1929) Producer
  • Fräulein Else (1929) Director
  • Fräulein Else (1929) Writer
  • Lady Juan (1928) Executive Producer
  • Lady Juan (1928) Writer
  • Lady Juan (1928) Director
  • Love (1927) Writer
  • Love (1927) Director
  • Impetuous Youth (1926) Director
  • Impetuous Youth (1926) Writer
  • Jealousy (1925) Screenplay
  • Husbands or Lovers (1924) Director
  • Husbands or Lovers (1924) Producer
  • Husbands or Lovers (1924) Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

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Paul Czinner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including German Film Award (1951).

When and where was Paul Czinner born?

Paul Czinner was born on May 30, 1890 in Vienna, Austria. They passed away on June 22, 1972.

How many credits does Paul Czinner have?

Paul Czinner has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 1966.

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Subject: Paul Czinner. Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose only. No headings/preamble. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Paul Czinner. Dates: 30 May 1890 – 22 June 1972. Birthplace: Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now...

Paul Czinner by the numbers

39credits
38films
1TV series
1924–1966active years

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