Mitchell Leisen

Mitchell Leisen

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Menominee, Michigan, USA
October 6, 1898

Biography

Mitchell Leisen (October 6, 1898 – October 28, 1972) was an American director, art director, and costume designer. He is known for directing the films Remember the Night, Midnight, and Easy Living.

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Representative Works

Robin Hood
Robin Hood
6.4
/ English
The Thief of Bagdad
The Thief of Bagdad
7.3
/ English
The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
6.4
/ English
His Dog
His Dog
9.0
/ English
Remember the Night
Remember the Night
7.3
/ English
Dress Parade
Dress Parade
7.2
/ English
Variety Girl
Variety Girl
6.5
/ English
Midnight
Midnight
7.4
/ English
Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn
6.7
/ English
No Man of Her Own
No Man of Her Own
6.9
/ English
To Each His Own
To Each His Own
7.0
/ English
Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday
6.3
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Robin Hood
1922Nominee

Best Performance

Robin Hood

The Thief of Bagdad
1924Nominee

Best Performance

The Thief of Bagdad

The Sign of the Cross
1932Nominee

Best Performance

The Sign of the Cross

Career Highlights

His Dog
1927Highlight

Best Performance

His Dog

Remember the Night
1940Highlight

Best Director

Remember the Night

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