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Starred Review on October 15, 2017 | Makers and Moguls
Once hailed as "the king of Warner Brothers," Hungarian-born director Michael Curtiz (Mihaly Kertesz) helmed such diverse classics as The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood, Casablanca, and Mildred Pierce, along with other significant films. The first comprehensive, in-depth biography of Curtiz portrays him as a man who abandoned acting to make films in Hungary, was recruited by Jack Warner, and despite a formidable language barrier, transitioned to Hollywood. A li...Log In or Sign Up to Read More