Ernst Lubitsch

Ernst Lubitsch (January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch".

Lubitsch is best known for screwball comedies and romantic comedies, such as Trouble in Paradise (1932), Ninotchka (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and To Be or Not to Be (1942). While being escapist, his films often offer social commentary on human relationships and society in a satirical way.

Andrew Sarris in his influential book of film criticism The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929–1968 included him in the "pantheon" of the 14 greatest film directors who had worked in the United States.

Ernst Lubitsch is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes From Caligari to Hitler (2015), Sumurun (1920), Der Blusenkönig (1917), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), The Patriot (1928), Ninotchka (1939), Dragonwyck (1946), To Be or Not to Be (1942). The recorded credits span 1917 to 2015, including 27 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.