Jack Garfein, a Czechoslovakian-born individual, whose life was forever altered by the devastating consequences of World War II, found himself imprisoned at a tender age within the notorious confines of Auschwitz, a concentration camp infamous for its brutal treatment of prisoners.
Following the successful culmination of his academic pursuits, Garfein embarked on a remarkable journey in the realm of the performing arts, commencing his professional endeavors as a skilled stage actor, and subsequently, he made a seamless transition into the realm of direction.
His directorial debut on the esteemed Broadway stage in the year 1953 proved to be a pivotal moment in his career, marking a significant milestone in his journey as a director.
Garfein's personal life was marked by a fascinating narrative, as he crossed paths and ultimately tied the knot with Carroll Baker, a gifted actress who was also his fellow student. This union, no doubt, had a profound impact on his life and career. As a director, Garfein's accomplishments were multifaceted, with a significant body of work in both television and Broadway productions. Despite his impressive credentials in these areas, his output in the realm of film was relatively modest, with a meager total of only three feature-length productions since the late 1950s.
Notable among his extensive filmography is the 1961 cinematic masterpiece, "Something Wild", which boasts the talented Carroll Baker as its leading lady, his wife at the time. This unconventional and thought-provoking drama unfolds the narrative of a rape survivor who forges a profoundly intricate bond with a man who intervenes in her suicide attempt, only to subsequently confine her within the confines of his basement apartment, harboring the hope that she will eventually develop romantic sentiments towards him.
