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John M. Stahl

American film director and producer (1886-1950) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 63

John Malcolm Stahl was a Russian-born American film director and producer. He is best known for his films such as Leave Her to Heaven (1945), Imitation of Life (1934), The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), and Back Street (1932).

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1950Died12 January 19501949Father Was a FullbackFilm, Director1947The Foxes of HarrowFilm, Director1944The Eve of St. MarkFilm, Director1941Our WifeFilm, Director, Producer1938Letter of IntroductionFilm, Director, Producer1935Magnificent ObsessionFilm, Director, Producer1933Only YesterdayFilm, Director1932Back StreetFilm, Director1930A Lady SurrendersFilm, Director1928Ladies of the Night ClubFilm, Producer1926Memory LaneFilm, Director1922One Clear CallFilm, Director1920Women Men ForgetFilm, Director1917The Lincoln CycleFilm, Director1886Born21 January 1886
  • Leave Her to Heaven 1945
  • The Keys of the Kingdom 1944
  • Imitation of Life 1934

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Filmography 40

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Awards

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1950 · aged 63

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