István Básthy (1896–1970) was a Hungarian
art director. He designed the
sets for more than fifty productions in the
Hungarian film industry, frequently working alongside
Sándor Iliszi
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. His career spanned from the
silent era during the 1920s to the 1960s during the
Communist era
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. Along with
Marton Vincze he was one of the most prolific set designers in Hungary.
[ Bolton & Wright p.43]
Selected filmography
* ''
Stars of Eger'' (1923)
* ''
Rongyosok'' (1926)
* ''
The Chequered Coat
''The Chequered Coat'' (Hungarian: ''Pepita kabát'') is a 1940 Hungarian comedy film directed by Emil Martonffi and starring Kálmán Latabár, Manyi Kiss and Zoltán Makláry. Rîpeanu p.21 It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The film ...
'' (1940)
* ''
Much Ado About Emmi
''Much Ado About Emmi'' (Hungarian: ''Sok hühó Emmiért'') is a 1940 Hungarian comedy film directed by Sándor Szlatinay and starring Zita Szeleczky, Pál Jávor and Gyula Csortos.Juhász p.97 It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The ...
'' (1940)
* ''
Money Talks'' (1940)
* ''
Seven Plum Trees
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'' (1940)
* ''
The Unquiet Night'' (1940)
* ''
Castle in Transylvania'' (1940)
* ''
The Bercsenyi Hussars'' (1940)
* ''
Entry Forbidden'' (1941)
* ''
The Marriage Market
''The Marriage Market'' (Leányvásár) is an operetta by Hungarian composer Victor Jacobi. It was premiered on 14 November 1911 at the Király Színház (King Theater) in Budapest and was the composer's first significant success not only in Hu ...
'' (1941)
* ''
The Devil Doesn't Sleep
''The Devil Doesn't Sleep'' (Hungarian: ''Az ördög nem alszik'') is a 1941 Hungarian comedy film directed by Viktor Bánky and starring Klári Tolnay, Gyula Csortos and Miklós Hajmássy. It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The fi ...
'' (1941)
* ''
Let's Love Each Other
''Let's Love Each Other'' (Hungarian: ''Szeressük egymást'') is a 1941 Hungarian drama film directed by Arzén von Cserépy and starring Elma Bulla, Gyula Csortos and Mici Erdélyi. Veress p.28 It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The ...
'' (1941)
* ''
Three Bells'' (1941)
* ''
Changing the Guard'' (1942)
* ''
The Talking Robe
''The Talking Robe'' (Hungarian: ''A beszélő köntös'') is a 1942 Hungarian historical fantasy adventure film directed by Géza von Radványi and starring Pál Jávor, Maria von Tasnady and László Szilassy. It was based on Kálmán Miks ...
'' (1942)
* ''
A Message from the Volga Shore'' (1942)
* ''
Guard House Number 5
''Guard House Number 5'' (Hungarian: ''Az 5-ös számú örház'') is a 1942 Hungarian mystery drama film directed by Frigyes Bán and starring Elma Bulla, Pál Jávor and Miklós Hajmássy. Kulcsár & Veress p.39 It was shot at the Hunnia Studi ...
'' (1942)
* ''
The Marsh Flower
''The Marsh Flower'' (Hungarian: ''A láp virága'') is a 1943 Hungarian drama film directed by Dezsõ Ákos Hamza and starring Pál Jávor, Alice Fényes and Nusi Somogyi.Cunningham p.227 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Ist ...
'' (1943)
* ''
Mouse in the Palace
''Mouse in the Palace'' (Hungarian: ''Egér a palotában'') is a 1943 Hungarian comedy film directed by Emil Martonffi and starring Margit Makay, Gábor Rajnay and Romola Németh. Rîpeanu p.57 It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The f ...
'' (1943)
* ''
Rózsa Nemes'' (1943)
* ''
Disillusion'' (1943)
* ''
It Begins with Marriage'' (1943)
* ''
Strange Roads'' (1944)
* ''
Dani'' (1957)
* ''
Danse Macabre
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'' (1958)
* ''
Crime at Dawn
''Crime at Dawn'' or ''Assassination Attempt'' (Hungarian: ''Merénylet'') is a 1960 Hungarian drama film directed by Zoltán Várkonyi and starring Lajos Básti, Irén Psota and Antal Páger.Rîpeanu p.61 It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Bud ...
'' (1960)
References
Bibliography
*Bolton, Lucy & Wright Julie Lobalzo (ed.) Lasting Screen Stars: Images that Fade and Personas that Endure''. Springer, 2016.
* Laura, Ernesto G. ''Tutti i film di Venezia, 1932–1984''. La Biennale, Settore cinema e spettacolo televisivo, 1985.
External links
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1896 births
1970 deaths
Hungarian art directors
People from Budapest
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