Franz Eckstein
Franz Eckstein (2 April 1878 – February 1945) was a German screenwriter and film director of the silent era. He made a number of films for the National Film company during the 1920s. He was married to the actress Rosa Porten, sister of Henny Porten.
Franz Eckstein
- Name
- Franz Eckstein
- Born
- 2 April 1878
- Birthplace
- Leipzig, Saxony, German Empire
- Died
- February 1945 (aged 66)
- Place of death
- Bauerhufen, Pomerania, Germany
- Occupation
- Director, writer
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Franz Eckstein (2 April 1878 – February 1945) was a German screenwriter and film director of the silent era. He made a number of films for the National Film company during the 1920s. He was married to the actress Rosa Porten, sister of Henny Porten.
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• Name — Franz Eckstein • Born — 2 April 1878 • Birthplace — Leipzig, Saxony, German Empire • Died — February 1945 (aged 66) • Place of death — Bauerhufen, Pomerania, Germany • Occupation — Director, writer • Years Active — 1914–1928 (film)
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• The Newest Star of Variety (1917) • The Coquette (1917) • Film Kathi (1918) • Not of the Woman Born (1918) • Lotte Lore (1921) • Your Brother's Wife (1921) • You Are the Life (1921) • Your Bad Reputation (1922) • Maud Rockefeller's Bet (1924) • Battle of the Butterflies (1924) • Hedda Gabler (1925) • The Girl from Abroad (1927)
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