Ernst Lubitsch Quotes:- Ernst Lubitsch (January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German-American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He gradually abandoned acting to concentrate on directing. He appeared in approximately 30 films as an actor between 1912 and 1920.
His last film appearance as an actor was in the 1920 drama Sumurun, opposite Pola Negri and Paul Wegener, which he also directed.
Inspirational Ernst Lubitsch Quotes
Nobody should try to play comedy unless they have a circus going on inside.
Ernst Lubitsch
I let the audience use their imaginations. Can I help it if they misconstrue my suggestions?
Ernst Lubitsch
You could name the great stars of the silent screen who were finished; the great directors have gone; the great title writers who were washed up. But remember this, as long as you live: the producers didn’t lose a man. They all made the switch. That’s where great talent is.
Ernst Lubitsch
I’ve been to Paris France and I’ve been to Paris Paramount. Paris Paramount is better.
Ernst Lubitsch
I sometimes make pictures that are not up to my standard, but then it can only be said of a mediocrity that all his work is up to his standard.
Ernst Lubitsch
In Hollywood, we acquire the finest novels in order to smell the leather bindings.
Ernst Lubitsch
There are a thousand ways to point a camera, but really only one.
Ernst Lubitsch
