
Josef von Sternberg
Biography
Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg (29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969) was an Austrian-born film director and is among the few whose career successfully spanned the transition from the silent to the sound era. He is considered one of the earliest 'auteur' filmmakers, having filled many other roles on his films including those of cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. Sternberg's style influenced later directors, particularly those of the film noir period. He is particularly noted for his distinctive mise en scène, use of lighting and soft lens, and collaboration with actress Marlene Dietrich. Among his most important works are The Blue Angel (1930), Morocco (1930), Shanghai Express (1932) and The Scarlet Empress (1934). Andrew Sarris in his influential book of film criticism The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929–1968 included him in the "pantheon" of the 14 greatest film directors who had worked in the United States.
Acting (8 movies)
Directing (28 movies)

The Blue Angel
1930

The Docks of New York
1928

Shanghai Express
1932

The Scarlet Empress
1934

Macao
1952

Thunderbolt
1929

Blonde Venus
1932

Underworld
1927

Morocco
1930

The Shanghai Gesture
1941

The Devil Is a Woman
1935

Crime and Punishment
1935

Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930

The Last Command
1928

Dishonored
1931

Jet Pilot
1957

An American Tragedy
1931

Anatahan
1953

The Salvation Hunters
1925

The King Steps Out
1936

Sergeant Madden
1939

The Town
1944

The Exquisite Sinner
1926
A Woman of the Sea
1926

The Masked Bride
1925

The Drag Net
1928

The Case of Lena Smith
1929

The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Hunters | 1925 | Producer | 
| The Salvation Hunters | 1925 | Screenplay | 
| A Woman of the Sea | 1926 | Writer | 
| The Exquisite Sinner | 1926 | Writer | 
| The Docks of New York | 1928 | Producer | 
| The Blue Angel | 1930 | Writer | 
| Dishonored | 1931 | Writer | 
| An American Tragedy | 1931 | Writer | 
| An American Tragedy | 1931 | Producer | 
| Blonde Venus | 1932 | Writer | 
| Blonde Venus | 1932 | Producer | 
| The Scarlet Empress | 1934 | Producer | 
| The Devil Is a Woman | 1935 | Producer | 
| The Shanghai Gesture | 1941 | Writer | 
| Anatahan | 1953 | Screenplay | 
| Anatahan | 1953 | Executive Producer | 






