Mauritz Stiller

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Biography: Mauritz Stiller (Moshe Stiller) was a Finnish-Swedish film director, actor and writer, probably best known for discovering Greta Garbo and bringing her to America. With Victor Sjöström he created the production company AB Svensk Filminspelning in 1922. Stiller was a major force in the international film industry and recognized for his refined narrator structure with different fictional levels. He produced some 50 feature films between 1912-1928. After frequent disagreements with studio executives at MGM and Paramount, Stiller returned to Sweden, where he died soon afterwards. Stiller's contribution to the motion picture industry has since been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1713 Vine Street.

Department: Directing

Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland

Birthday: July 17, 1883

Deathday: November 08, 1928

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Gender: Male

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Known For:

The Gardener
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
The Divine Garbo
När svärmor regerar
Den tyranniske fästmannen
The Springtime of Life
The Wings
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Mor och dotter