Director
Karl Freund
Born 16 January 1890 · Königinhof, Bohemia, Czech Republic — died 3 May 1969
Karl Freund (1890–1969) was a Bohemian-born cinematographer and director who shaped the look of German Expressionist cinema, shooting The Last Laugh and Metropolis. After moving to Hollywood, he shot Dracula and directed the horror classics The Mummy and Mad Love. He is a key figure in visual storytelling.
Key films
The Mummy (1932)On Cinespective
His best-known film as director, a atmospheric Universal horror classic starring Boris Karloff.
Mad Love (1935)
His final film as director, a stylish horror picture with Peter Lorre.
Michael (1924)
His only known acting role, a cameo in Carl Dreyer's silent drama.
Key awards
- 1938 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, The Good Earth (10th Academy Awards)
On Cinespective
Full filmography · 10
- 1924Michael · as LeBlanc - Art DealerActor
- 1932The MummyDirector
- 1933Moonlight and PretzelsDirector
- 1934Gift of GabDirector
- 1934The Countess of Monte CristoDirector
- 1934Madame SpyDirector
- 1934I Give My LoveDirector
- 1934Uncertain LadyDirector
- 1935Mad LoveDirector
- 1941You Can't Fool a Camera · as HimselfActor
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.