Lewis Milestone

Film director of All Quiet on the Western Front

Lewis Milestone - Film director of All Quiet on the Western Front
Born

September 30th, 1895
129 years ago

Died

September 25th, 1980
44 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in Moldova and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, directed several acclaimed films. Achievements included winning an Academy Award for Best Director in 1930 for the film All Quiet on the Western Front, an adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's novel. The film depicted the grim realities of World War I and received critical praise for its portrayal of the horrors of war. Directed other notable works, including The Front Page and Of Mice and Men, further establishing a successful career in the film industry during the early to mid-20th century.

Won Academy Award for All Quiet on the Western Front

Directed The Front Page

Directed Of Mice and Men

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