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Leo Lasko

Léo Lasko (1885–1949) was a German screenwriter and film director of the silent and early sound eras. Following their 1933 takeover he was banned from film work and eventually emigrated to Britain.

Also recorded as Leo Schlamme

Leo Lasko

Born
1885 · Hamburg.
Died
1949 · London.
Nationality
Germany
Occupation
screenwriter · actor · director · writer
Languages
German

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Léo Lasko (1885–1949) was a German screenwriter and film director of the silent and early sound eras. Following their 1933 takeover he was banned from film work and eventually emigrated to Britain.

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