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Karl Freund

Karl Freund

Director & actor · born 16 January 1890 · Königinhof, Bohemia, Czech Republic

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Karl W. Freund, A.S.C. (January 16, 1890-May 3, 1969) was a cinematographer and film director. Born in Dvůr Králové (Königinhof), Bohemia, his career began in 1905 when, at age 15, he got a job as an assistant projectionist for a film company in Berlin where his family moved in 1901. He worked as a cinematographer on over 100 films, including the German Expressionist films The Golem (1920), The Last Laugh (1924) and Metropolis (1927). Freund emigrated to the United States in 1929 where he continued to shoot well remembered films such as Dracula (1931) and Key Largo (1948). He won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for The Good Earth (1937).

Where to start: The Mummy (1932).

As director 8

As actor 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Karl Freund movie?

By viewer score, The Mummy (1932) at 6.7/10.

What are Karl Freund’s most popular movies?

The Mummy, Mad Love, Michael.

How many movies has Karl Freund made?

10 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 2 as actor.

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