Lubitsch, << LOO bihch, >> Ernst (1892-1947), a German-born film director and producer, became famous for his comedies and farces. His films are characterized by clever filming devices and ironic insights into human behavior, especially the battle between the sexes.
Lubitsch was born on Jan. 28, 1892, in Berlin. He gained fame as the director of Gypsy Blood (1918), Passion (1919), and other historical spectacles. He arrived in Hollywood in 1923 and surprised everyone by turning to witty, sophisticated comedy of manners. His major comedies include Trouble in Paradise (1932); Ninotchka (1939), starring Greta Garbo; and his satire on war, To Be or Not To Be (1942). Musicals such as The Love Parade (1929) and The Merry Widow (1934) exemplified his creative use of sound. Lubitsch died on Nov. 30, 1947.
