Joseph Lejtes

Personal Info

Known For Director

Birthday 1901-11-22

Deathday 1983-05-27 (81 years old)

Place of Birth Warsaw, Poland

Joseph Lejtes

Biography

Joseph Lejtes was a Hungarian-born film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to European and American cinema. He began his career in the Hungarian film industry in the 1920s, directing several notable films. Lejtes emigrated to the United States in the 1940s, where he continued his directing career. He directed episodes for television series such as Bonanza and Perry Mason. Lejtes's work was characterized by a strong visual style and a focus on character-driven narratives.

Known For

Director

1968
1967
Valley of Mystery

as Director

1952
The Faithful City

as Director

1949
No Alternative

as Director

1947
My Father's House

as Director

1947
The Great Promise

as Director

1938
Sygnały

as Director

1934
Young Forest

as Director

1932
Dzikie pola

as Director

Writer

1954
Passion

as Screenplay

1954
Passion

as Story

1952
The Faithful City

as Screenplay

1934
Young Forest

as Writer