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Michael Curtiz

Bio: Michael Curtiz (December 24, 1886 — April 10, 1962), born Manó Kaminer, was a Hungarian-American film director. He had early credits as Mihály Kertész and Michael Kertész
Born: Fri, Dec 24 1886
Birthplace: Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Death: Tue, Apr 10 1962
Michael Curtiz is 75 years old
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Poster of The Comancheros
The Comancheros
Michael Curtiz was
74 in The Comancheros
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 16 1961
Poster of Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Michael Curtiz was
74 in Francis of Assisi
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 12 1961
Poster of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Michael Curtiz was
73 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 21 1960
Poster of A Breath of Scandal
A Breath of Scandal
Michael Curtiz was
73 in A Breath of Scandal
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 16 1960
Poster of The Hangman
The Hangman
Michael Curtiz was
72 in The Hangman
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 17 1959
Poster of The Man in the Net
The Man in the Net
Michael Curtiz was
72 in The Man in the Net
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 10 1959
Poster of King Creole
King Creole
Michael Curtiz was
71 in King Creole
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 02 1958
Poster of The Proud Rebel
The Proud Rebel
Michael Curtiz was
71 in The Proud Rebel
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of The Helen Morgan Story
The Helen Morgan Story
Michael Curtiz was
70 in The Helen Morgan Story
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of The Best Things in Life Are Free
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Michael Curtiz was
69 in The Best Things in Life Are Free
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 28 1956
Poster of The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King
Michael Curtiz was
69 in The Vagabond King
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of The Scarlet Hour
The Scarlet Hour
Michael Curtiz was
69 in The Scarlet Hour
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of We're No Angels
We're No Angels
Michael Curtiz was
68 in We're No Angels
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 07 1955
Poster of White Christmas
White Christmas
Michael Curtiz was
67 in White Christmas
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 14 1954
Poster of The Egyptian
The Egyptian
Michael Curtiz was
67 in The Egyptian
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 25 1954
Poster of The Boy from Oklahoma
The Boy from Oklahoma
Michael Curtiz was
67 in The Boy from Oklahoma
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 27 1954
Poster of Trouble Along the Way
Trouble Along the Way
Michael Curtiz was
66 in Trouble Along the Way
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 04 1953
Poster of The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer
Michael Curtiz was
66 in The Jazz Singer
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 14 1953
Poster of The Story of Will Rogers
The Story of Will Rogers
Michael Curtiz was
65 in The Story of Will Rogers
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 17 1952
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Michael Curtiz was
64 in I'll See You in My Dreams
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 06 1951
Poster of Jim Thorpe – All-American
Jim Thorpe – All-American
Michael Curtiz was
64 in Jim Thorpe – All-American
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 24 1951
Poster of Force of Arms
Force of Arms
Michael Curtiz was
64 in Force of Arms
as 'Director'.
Mon, Aug 13 1951
Poster of The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
Michael Curtiz was
63 in The Breaking Point
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf
Michael Curtiz was
63 in Bright Leaf
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 16 1950
Poster of Young Man with a Horn
Young Man with a Horn
Michael Curtiz was
63 in Young Man with a Horn
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of The Lady Takes a Sailor
The Lady Takes a Sailor
Michael Curtiz was
62 in The Lady Takes a Sailor
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 16 1949
Poster of Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
Michael Curtiz was
62 in Flamingo Road
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of My Dream Is Yours
My Dream Is Yours
Michael Curtiz was
62 in My Dream Is Yours
as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Apr 15 1949
Poster of Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
Michael Curtiz was
61 in Romance on the High Seas
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 25 1948
Poster of The Unsuspected
The Unsuspected
Michael Curtiz was
60 in The Unsuspected
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Oct 11 1947
Poster of Life with Father
Life with Father
Michael Curtiz was
60 in Life with Father
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of Night and Day
Night and Day
Michael Curtiz was
59 in Night and Day
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 02 1946
Poster of Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce
Michael Curtiz was
58 in Mildred Pierce
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 20 1945
Poster of Roughly Speaking
Roughly Speaking
Michael Curtiz was
58 in Roughly Speaking
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 31 1945
Poster of Janie
Janie
Michael Curtiz was
57 in Janie
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 02 1944
Poster of Passage to Marseille
Passage to Marseille
Michael Curtiz was
57 in Passage to Marseille
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 11 1944
Poster of This Is the Army
This Is the Army
Michael Curtiz was
56 in This Is the Army
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 14 1943
Poster of Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
Michael Curtiz was
56 in Mission to Moscow
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Casablanca
Casablanca
Michael Curtiz was
56 in Casablanca
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 15 1943
Poster of Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Michael Curtiz was
55 in Yankee Doodle Dandy
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 29 1942
Poster of Captains of the Clouds
Captains of the Clouds
Michael Curtiz was
55 in Captains of the Clouds
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 12 1942
Poster of The Sea Wolf
The Sea Wolf
Michael Curtiz was
54 in The Sea Wolf
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of Dive Bomber
Dive Bomber
Michael Curtiz was
54 in Dive Bomber
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Michael Curtiz was
53 in Santa Fe Trail
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 20 1940
Poster of The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk
Michael Curtiz was
53 in The Sea Hawk
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 10 1940
Poster of Virginia City
Virginia City
Michael Curtiz was
53 in Virginia City
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 23 1940
Poster of Four Wives
Four Wives
Michael Curtiz was
52 in Four Wives
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Michael Curtiz was
52 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous
Michael Curtiz was
52 in Daughters Courageous
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
Michael Curtiz was
52 in Sons of Liberty
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 20 1939
Poster of Dodge City
Dodge City
Michael Curtiz was
52 in Dodge City
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 08 1939
Poster of Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces
Michael Curtiz was
51 in Angels with Dirty Faces
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 26 1938
Poster of Four Daughters
Four Daughters
Michael Curtiz was
51 in Four Daughters
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 09 1938
Poster of Four's a Crowd
Four's a Crowd
Michael Curtiz was
51 in Four's a Crowd
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 04 1938
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Michael Curtiz was
51 in The Adventures of Robin Hood
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It
Michael Curtiz was
51 in Gold Is Where You Find It
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 12 1938
Poster of The Perfect Specimen
The Perfect Specimen
Michael Curtiz was
50 in The Perfect Specimen
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 23 1937
Poster of Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad
Michael Curtiz was
50 in Kid Galahad
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of Mountain Justice
Mountain Justice
Michael Curtiz was
50 in Mountain Justice
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 24 1937
Poster of Stolen Holiday
Stolen Holiday
Michael Curtiz was
50 in Stolen Holiday
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 06 1937
Poster of Black Legion
Black Legion
Michael Curtiz was
50 in Black Legion
as 'Co-Director'.
Sat, Jan 30 1937
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Michael Curtiz was
49 in The Charge of the Light Brigade
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 20 1936
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Michael Curtiz was
49 in The Walking Dead
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 01 1936
Poster of Captain Blood
Captain Blood
Michael Curtiz was
49 in Captain Blood
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 26 1935
Poster of Little Big Shot
Little Big Shot
Michael Curtiz was
48 in Little Big Shot
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 07 1935
Poster of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
Michael Curtiz was
48 in Bright Lights
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jul 27 1935
Poster of Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman
Michael Curtiz was
48 in Front Page Woman
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 11 1935
Poster of Black Fury
Black Fury
Michael Curtiz was
48 in Black Fury
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 18 1935
Poster of The Case of the Curious Bride
The Case of the Curious Bride
Michael Curtiz was
48 in The Case of the Curious Bride
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 13 1935
Poster of British Agent
British Agent
Michael Curtiz was
47 in British Agent
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of The Key
The Key
Michael Curtiz was
47 in The Key
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 09 1934
Poster of Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
Michael Curtiz was
47 in Jimmy the Gent
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 09 1934
Poster of Mandalay
Mandalay
Michael Curtiz was
47 in Mandalay
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 10 1934
Poster of Female
Female
Michael Curtiz was
46 in Female
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 11 1933
Poster of The Kennel Murder Case
The Kennel Murder Case
Michael Curtiz was
46 in The Kennel Murder Case
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 28 1933
Poster of Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again
Michael Curtiz was
46 in Goodbye Again
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 09 1933
Poster of Private Detective 62
Private Detective 62
Michael Curtiz was
46 in Private Detective 62
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 10 1933
Poster of The Keyhole
The Keyhole
Michael Curtiz was
46 in The Keyhole
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 25 1933
Poster of Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Michael Curtiz was
46 in Mystery of the Wax Museum
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 18 1933
Poster of 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
Michael Curtiz was
46 in 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 24 1932
Poster of The Cabin in the Cotton
The Cabin in the Cotton
Michael Curtiz was
45 in The Cabin in the Cotton
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 26 1932
Poster of Doctor X
Doctor X
Michael Curtiz was
45 in Doctor X
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 03 1932
Poster of The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
Michael Curtiz was
45 in The Strange Love of Molly Louvain
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 28 1932
Poster of Alias the Doctor
Alias the Doctor
Michael Curtiz was
45 in Alias the Doctor
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 25 1932
Poster of The Woman from Monte Carlo
The Woman from Monte Carlo
Michael Curtiz was
45 in The Woman from Monte Carlo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 09 1932
Poster of The Mad Genius
The Mad Genius
Michael Curtiz was
44 in The Mad Genius
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 30 1931
Poster of God's Gift to Women
God's Gift to Women
Michael Curtiz was
44 in God's Gift to Women
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 13 1931
Poster of Demon of the Sea
Demon of the Sea
Michael Curtiz was
44 in Demon of the Sea
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 12 1931
Poster of River's End
River's End
Michael Curtiz was
43 in River's End
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 01 1930
Poster of A Soldier's Plaything
A Soldier's Plaything
Michael Curtiz was
43 in A Soldier's Plaything
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 30 1930
Poster of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
Michael Curtiz was
43 in Bright Lights
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 21 1930
Poster of The Matrimonial Bed
The Matrimonial Bed
Michael Curtiz was
43 in The Matrimonial Bed
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 01 1930
Poster of Under a Texas Moon
Under a Texas Moon
Michael Curtiz was
43 in Under a Texas Moon
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 01 1930
Poster of Mammy
Mammy
Michael Curtiz was
43 in Mammy
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 26 1930
Poster of Hearts in Exile
Hearts in Exile
Michael Curtiz was
42 in Hearts in Exile
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of The Gamblers
The Gamblers
Michael Curtiz was
42 in The Gamblers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 29 1929
Poster of Madonna of Avenue A
Madonna of Avenue A
Michael Curtiz was
42 in Madonna of Avenue A
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1929
Poster of Glad Rag Doll
Glad Rag Doll
Michael Curtiz was
42 in Glad Rag Doll
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 04 1929
Poster of Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
Michael Curtiz was
41 in Noah's Ark
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1928
Poster of Tenderloin
Tenderloin
Michael Curtiz was
41 in Tenderloin
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 14 1928
Poster of Good Time Charley
Good Time Charley
Michael Curtiz was
40 in Good Time Charley
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 05 1927
Poster of The Desired Woman
The Desired Woman
Michael Curtiz was
40 in The Desired Woman
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 27 1927
Poster of A Million Bid
A Million Bid
Michael Curtiz was
40 in A Million Bid
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 27 1927
Poster of The Third Degree
The Third Degree
Michael Curtiz was
39 in The Third Degree
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 01 1926
Poster of The Golden Butterfly
The Golden Butterfly
Michael Curtiz was
39 in The Golden Butterfly
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 31 1926
Poster of Cab No. 13
Cab No. 13
Michael Curtiz was
39 in Cab No. 13
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 06 1926
Poster of Red Heels
Red Heels
Michael Curtiz was
38 in Red Heels
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 16 1925
Poster of Moon of Israel
Moon of Israel
Michael Curtiz was
37 in Moon of Israel
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 25 1924
Poster of Harun al Raschid
Harun al Raschid
Michael Curtiz was
37 in Harun al Raschid
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 21 1924
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Michael Curtiz was
36 in Avalanche
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 16 1923
Poster of Young Medardus
Young Medardus
Michael Curtiz was
36 in Young Medardus
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 05 1923
Poster of Sodom and Gomorrah
Sodom and Gomorrah
Michael Curtiz was
35 in Sodom and Gomorrah
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Oct 13 1922
Poster of Samson und Delila
Samson und Delila
Michael Curtiz was
35 in Samson und Delila
as 'Costume Design'.
Sat, Mar 25 1922
Poster of Labyrinth of Horror
Labyrinth of Horror
Michael Curtiz was
34 in Labyrinth of Horror
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 10 1921
Poster of Mrs. Dane's Confession
Mrs. Dane's Confession
Michael Curtiz was
34 in Mrs. Dane's Confession
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 07 1921
Poster of Dracula's Death
Dracula's Death
Michael Curtiz was
34 in Dracula's Death
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Feb 22 1921
Poster of Good and Evil
Good and Evil
Michael Curtiz was
34 in Good and Evil
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 04 1921
Poster of Mrs. Tutti Frutti
Mrs. Tutti Frutti
Michael Curtiz was
34 in Mrs. Tutti Frutti
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 14 1921
Poster of My Brother Is Coming
My Brother Is Coming
Michael Curtiz was
32 in My Brother Is Coming
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1919
Poster of A skorpió
A skorpió
Michael Curtiz was
31 in A skorpió
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 18 1918
Poster of Az árendás zsidó
Az árendás zsidó
Michael Curtiz was
31 in Az árendás zsidó
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 29 1918
Poster of Tavasz a télben
Tavasz a télben
Michael Curtiz was
31 in Tavasz a télben
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 25 1918
Poster of Alraune
Alraune
Michael Curtiz was
31 in Alraune
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1918
Poster of A vörös Sámson
A vörös Sámson
Michael Curtiz was
30 in A vörös Sámson
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 20 1917
Poster of A föld embere
A föld embere
Michael Curtiz was
30 in A föld embere
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 16 1917
Poster of A szentjóbi erdö titka
A szentjóbi erdö titka
Michael Curtiz was
30 in A szentjóbi erdö titka
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1917
Poster of The Last Dawn
The Last Dawn
Michael Curtiz was
30 in The Last Dawn
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 30 1917
Poster of Tatárjárás
Tatárjárás
Michael Curtiz was
30 in Tatárjárás
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Mon, Sep 17 1917
Poster of A kuruzsló
A kuruzsló
Michael Curtiz was
30 in A kuruzsló
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 10 1917
Poster of A magyar föld ereje
A magyar föld ereje
Michael Curtiz was
30 in A magyar föld ereje
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Feb 19 1917
Poster of The Wolf
The Wolf
Michael Curtiz was
30 in The Wolf
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Mon, Jan 01 1917
Poster of The Coronation of King Charles IV
The Coronation of King Charles IV
Michael Curtiz was
30 in The Coronation of King Charles IV
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 30 1916
Poster of Bánk bán
Bánk bán
Michael Curtiz was
28 in Bánk bán
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 19 1915
Poster of The Undesirable
The Undesirable
Michael Curtiz was
28 in The Undesirable
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 20 1915
Poster of Golddigger
Golddigger
Michael Curtiz was
27 in Golddigger
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 22 1914
Poster of Rablélek
Rablélek
Michael Curtiz was
27 in Rablélek
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 14 1914
Poster of The Last Bohemian
The Last Bohemian
Michael Curtiz was
26 in The Last Bohemian
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 31 1913
Poster of Today and Tomorrow
Today and Tomorrow
Michael Curtiz was
25 in Today and Tomorrow
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 14 1912

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