About Lubitsch.com
Welcome to "The Cinema of Ernst Lubitsch," dedicated to the great film director whose brilliant career began in Germany during the silent era and continued to flourish in Hollywood where he produced and directed pioneering musicals and sophisticated romantic-comedies. My name is Scott. I've loved movies for as long as I can remember. I studied film history as an undergraduate in college and I worked as an academic librarian (with a media specialization) for over 30 years. When my friends ask me "Who's your favorite director?" I reply: "Ernst Lubitsch." This is usually followed by a blank stare. They then ask, "Well, what's your favorite film?" I reply: "Trouble in Paradise." Another blank stare. And if this isn't bad enough, my internet travels revealed that there was no website devoted to the remarkable film career of Ernst Lubitsch. I knew my mission was to fill that void. My goal in creating this website is: to perpetuate the study, appreciation, and sheer enjoyment of "The Cinema of Ernst Lubitsch." Mr. Lubitsch is not as well remembered as many of the other great film directors of his era (no doubt because he left us too soon) but my goal is to change that. I hope you enjoy exploring his career via this website . . . come back and visit often and tell your friends about Ernst Lubitsch!
My Humble Disclaimer
The intent of this website is to provide students and classic film-lovers with information about film director Ernst Lubitsch. I chose the .com domain because it's easy to remember. I want to make it clear, however, that this is not a commercial website! This is a strictly not-for-profit, non-commercial "fan" site. I have made every attempt to cite all of the sources used in this website. If any author or publisher feels that I have violated copyright laws, please notify me. I've linked to books and videos at amazon.com as a convenience to viewers of this site (and to encourage continued research and viewing of the films of Ernst Lubitsch.) The modest compensation I may receive from this affiliation will be used for the sole purpose of maintaining this website.
Dedication
This website is dedicated in loving memory to Mr. Ted Larson ~ My college film professor, mentor, and friend, who showed me my first Ernst Lubitsch film, "The Merry Widow."
Welcome to "The Cinema of Ernst Lubitsch," dedicated to the great film director whose brilliant career began in Germany during the silent era and continued to flourish in Hollywood where he produced and directed pioneering musicals and sophisticated romantic-comedies. My name is Scott. I've loved movies for as long as I can remember. I studied film history as an undergraduate in college and I worked as an academic librarian (with a media specialization) for over 30 years. When my friends ask me "Who's your favorite director?" I reply: "Ernst Lubitsch." This is usually followed by a blank stare. They then ask, "Well, what's your favorite film?" I reply: "Trouble in Paradise." Another blank stare. And if this isn't bad enough, my internet travels revealed that there was no website devoted to the remarkable film career of Ernst Lubitsch. I knew my mission was to fill that void. My goal in creating this website is: to perpetuate the study, appreciation, and sheer enjoyment of "The Cinema of Ernst Lubitsch." Mr. Lubitsch is not as well remembered as many of the other great film directors of his era (no doubt because he left us too soon) but my goal is to change that. I hope you enjoy exploring his career via this website . . . come back and visit often and tell your friends about Ernst Lubitsch!
My Humble Disclaimer
The intent of this website is to provide students and classic film-lovers with information about film director Ernst Lubitsch. I chose the .com domain because it's easy to remember. I want to make it clear, however, that this is not a commercial website! This is a strictly not-for-profit, non-commercial "fan" site. I have made every attempt to cite all of the sources used in this website. If any author or publisher feels that I have violated copyright laws, please notify me. I've linked to books and videos at amazon.com as a convenience to viewers of this site (and to encourage continued research and viewing of the films of Ernst Lubitsch.) The modest compensation I may receive from this affiliation will be used for the sole purpose of maintaining this website.
Dedication
This website is dedicated in loving memory to Mr. Ted Larson ~ My college film professor, mentor, and friend, who showed me my first Ernst Lubitsch film, "The Merry Widow."
