Leo Birinsky

Leo Birinsky

Deceased · Born: Jun 8, 1884 · Died: Oct 23, 1951

1924

Personal Details

BornJun 8, 1884 Lysianka, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire [now Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine]

Biography

Leo Birinsky, a renowned author and filmmaker of great distinction, came into the world on June 8, 1884, in the quaint and visually stunning town of Lysianka, a rustic settlement that was nestled within the picturesque Kiev Governorate, a historic administrative division of the vast and sprawling Russian Empire, which at the time was a behemoth of a nation, stretching across a significant portion of Eastern Europe.

Leo's illustrious career in cinematography was marked by his involvement in the creation of numerous groundbreaking motion pictures, with a notable highlight being his work on the 1934 cinematic endeavour "Flirtation", a film that showcased his exceptional storytelling abilities and mastery of the medium. Furthermore, his participation in the production of the 1927 masterpiece "Der Meister der Welt" and the 1924 silent film "Waxworks" undoubtedly solidified his reputation as a visionary filmmaker, with "Waxworks" in particular serving as a testament to his remarkable narrative prowess and technical expertise.

Leo's remarkable existence reached its poignant conclusion on a specific and memorable date, October 23, 1951, within the bustling and culturally rich metropolis of New York City, situated in the state of New York, which is a constituent state of the United States of America, a federal republic located in North America.

Career

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1939
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1936
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1934
Stamboul Quest
Stamboul Quest as Story, Screenplay
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1931
Mata Hari
Mata Hari as Writer
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1934
Flirtation
Flirtation as Director, Writer
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1924
Waxworks
Waxworks as Director