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Walter Reisch

Walter Reisch (May 23, 1903 – March 28, 1983) was an Austrian-born director and screenwriter. He also wrote lyrics to several songs featured in his films, one popular title is "Flieger, grüß mir die Sonne". He was married to the dancer and actress Poldi Dur and was the cousin of Georg Kreisler.

Walter Reisch

Tuschzeichnung aus einem Konvolut von 6 Zeichnungen zur Familie Hörbiger-Wessely, um 1935, Karton, 21 x 23,5 cm

Ladislaus Tuszyński · Dorotheum: Info about artwork · Public domain

Name
Walter Reisch
Born
23 May 1903
Birthplace
Vienna, Cisleithania, Austria-Hungary
Died
28 March 1983
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
film director, writer, screenwriter, lyricist
Nationality
United States
Honours
Academy Award for Best Writing and Original Screenplay
Languages
German · English

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