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Jenő Janovics
Jenő Janovics (8 December 1872 – 16 November 1945) was a Hungarian film director, screenwriter and actor of the silent era. He directed 33 films between 1913 and 1920. He also wrote for 30 films between 1913 and 1918. He was the founder and driving force behind the Corvin Film studio, which also involved the rising young director Alexander Korda. He was born in Ungvár, Carpathian Ruthenia, Austria-Hungary (now Uzhhorod, Ukraine), and died in Cluj, Romania. Selected filmography * '' The Yellow Foal'' (1913, dir. Félix Vanyl) * ''The Exile'' (1914, dir. Michael Curtiz) * '' The Borrowed Babies'' (1914, dir. Michael Curtiz) * ''Bánk Bán'' (1914, dir. Michael Curtiz) * '' Miska the Magnate'' (1916, dir. Alexander Korda) * '' Tales of the Typewriter'' (1916, dir. Alexander Korda) * ''White Nights'' (1916, dir. Alexander Korda) * '' Struggling Hearts'' (1916, dir. Alexander Korda) * '' The One Million Pound Note'' (1916, dir. Alexander Korda) * ''Magic Magic or Magic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire,, the Dual Monarchy, or Austria, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 in the aftermath of the Austro-Prussian War and was dissolved shortly after its defeat in the First World War. Austria-Hungary was ruled by the House of Habsburg and constituted the last phase in the constitutional evolution of the Habsburg monarchy. It was a multinational state and one of Europe's major powers at the time. Austria-Hungary was geographically the second-largest country in Europe after the Russian Empire, at and the third-most populous (after Russia and the German Empire). The Empire built up the fourth-largest machine building industry in the world, after the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. Austria-Hungary also became the world's third-largest manufacturer and exporter of electric home appliances, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Borrowed Babies
''The Borrowed Babies'' ( hu, A kölcsönkért csecsemök) is a 1914 Austro-Hungarian film directed by Michael Curtiz Michael Curtiz ( ; born Manó Kaminer; since 1905 Mihály Kertész; hu, Kertész Mihály; December 24, 1886 April 10, 1962) was a Hungarian-American film director, recognized as one of the most prolific directors in history. He directed cla .... Plot summary Cast * Aladár Ihász as Aladár * Lili Berky as Emma, Aladár felesége (as Berki Lili) * Kató Berky as Aranka, Emma húga * Alajos Mészáros as Dezsõ, Aranka férje * Elza Báthory as Az anya * Marcsa Simon as A mosónõ (as Mariska Simon) * Hugó Kozma as A pincér * József Berky as Detektív * Mátyás Némedy as A rendõr * Bertalan Pálfy as A fiákeres * Gyula Nagy as Kálmán, Aladár fõnöke References External links * 1914 films Austrian black-and-white films Hungarian black-and-white films Films directed by Michael Curtiz Austrian silent feature films Hungarian silent fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungarian Male Writers
Hungarian may refer to: * Hungary, a country in Central Europe * Kingdom of Hungary, state of Hungary, existing between 1000 and 1946 * Hungarians, ethnic groups in Hungary * Hungarian algorithm, a polynomial time algorithm for solving the assignment problem * Hungarian language, a Finno-Ugric language spoken in Hungary and all neighbouring countries * Hungarian notation, a naming convention in computer programming * Hungarian cuisine Hungarian or Magyar cuisine is the cuisine characteristic of the nation of Hungary and its primary ethnic group, the Magyars. Traditional Hungarian dishes are primarily based on meats, seasonal vegetables, fruits, bread, and dairy products. ..., the cuisine of Hungary and the Hungarians See also * * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Male Screenwriters
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Hungarian Film Directors
Hungarian may refer to: * Hungary, a country in Central Europe * Kingdom of Hungary, state of Hungary, existing between 1000 and 1946 * Hungarians, ethnic groups in Hungary * Hungarian algorithm, a polynomial time algorithm for solving the assignment problem * Hungarian language, a Finno-Ugric language spoken in Hungary and all neighbouring countries * Hungarian notation, a naming convention in computer programming * Hungarian cuisine Hungarian or Magyar cuisine is the cuisine characteristic of the nation of Hungary and its primary ethnic group, the Magyars. Traditional Hungarian dishes are primarily based on meats, seasonal vegetables, fruits, bread, and dairy products. ..., the cuisine of Hungary and the Hungarians See also * * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Uzhhorod
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1945 Deaths
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which Nuclear weapon, nuclear weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army (Wehrmacht), German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Pruss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1872 Births
Year 187 ( CLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Quintius and Aelianus (or, less frequently, year 940 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 187 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Septimius Severus marries Julia Domna (age 17), a Syrian princess, at Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon). She is the youngest daughter of high-priest Julius Bassianus – a descendant of the Royal House of Emesa. Her elder sister is Julia Maesa. * Clodius Albinus defeats the Chatti, a highly organized German tribe that controlled the area that includes the Black Forest. By topic Religion * Olympianus succeeds Pertinax as bishop of Byzantium (until 198). Births * Cao Pi, Chinese emperor of the Cao Wei state (d. 226) * G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic (1917 Film)
''Magic'' (') is a 1917 Hungarian drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Victor Varconi, Magda Nagy and Antal Nyáray. Plot Cast * Victor Varconi Victor Varconi (born Mihály Várkonyi; March 31, 1891 – June 6, 1976) was a Hungarian actor who initially found success in his native country, as well as in Germany and Austria, in silent films, before relocating to the United States, where ... * Magda Nagy * Antal Nyáray * Lucie Labass * Sam Jones Bibliography * Kulik, Karol. ''Alexander Korda: The Man Who Could Work Miracles''. Virgin Books, 1990. External links * Hungarian silent films Hungarian drama films 1910s Hungarian-language films Films directed by Alexander Korda Hungarian black-and-white films 1917 drama films 1917 Austro-Hungarian films Silent drama films {{Hungary-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One Million Pound Note
''The One Million Pound Note'' (Hungarian: ''Az egymillió fontos bankó'') is a 1916 Hungarian silent comedy film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Lajos Ujváry, Gyula Nagy and Aladár Ihász. It is an adaptation of Mark Twain's 1893 short story ''The Million Pound Bank Note''. Cast *Lajos Ujváry *Gyula Nagy Gyula Nagy (7 April 1924 – 10 March 1996), also referred to as Jules Nagy, was a former Hungarian football player and manager. Born in Szob, Nagy began his career with Vasas SC and then joined France where he played for numerous clubs. He ha ... *Aladár Ihász References Bibliography * * * External links * Hungarian silent films Hungarian comedy films Films directed by Alexander Korda Films based on works by Mark Twain Films based on short fiction Hungarian black-and-white films Austro-Hungarian films 1916 comedy films {{Hungary-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Struggling Hearts
''Struggling Hearts'' (Hungarian: ''Vergödö szívek'') is a 1916 Hungarian drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Lili Berky, Gyula Gál and Alajos Mészáros. Cast * Lili Berky *Gyula Gál *Alajos Mészáros *Flora Fay *Márton Garas Márton Garas (1881–1930) was a Hungary, Hungarian film director. Selected filmography Director * ''Three Weeks (1917 film), Három het'' (1917) * ''Anna Karenina (1918 film), Anna Karenina'' (1918) * ''Oliver Twist (1919 film), Oliver Twist'' ... *Gyula Kozma *Aranka Laczkó *Andor Szakács References External links * 1916 films Hungarian silent films Hungarian drama films Films directed by Alexander Korda Hungarian black-and-white films Austro-Hungarian films 1916 drama films Silent drama films {{Hungary-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Nights (1916 Film)
''White Nights'' (Hungarian: ''Fehér éjszakák'') is a 1916 Hungarian silent drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Lili Berky, Kálmán Körmendy and György Kürthy. It was based on the play ''Fédora'' by Victorien Sardou and is sometimes known by the alternative title ''Fédora''. It was Korda's first film for the Corvin Film studio. It was a major success and was one of the first Hungarian films to be exported to other countries.Kulik p.17 Cast * Lili Berky * Kálmán Körmendy * György Kürthy György Kürthy (24 February 1882 – 27 December 1972) was a Hungarian actor, scenographer, writer and director of the theatre. Biography He maturated in Budapest, then moved to Munich where he learnt architecture. His first theatrical perform ... * Andor Szakács * Rezső Harsányi * Valeria Berlányi * Aranka Laczkó * József Berky References Bibliography * Kulik, Karol. ''Alexander Korda: The Man Who Could Work Miracles''. Virgin Books, 1990. External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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