Karl Anton
German director and screenwriter
Born
October 25th, 1898
126 years ago
Died
1979
46 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A director and screenwriter active during the early to mid-20th century, contributed to the German film industry through various notable works. Directed films that integrated storytelling with visual artistry. Collaborated with prominent actors and was influential in the development of the film narrative style in Germany.
Directed the film 'The White Horse Inn'
Worked on 'The Last Chance'
Produced films that enhanced German cinema
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