Mauritz Stiller

Born: 1883-07-17

Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland

Biography

Mauritz Stiller (Moshe Stiller) was a Finnish-Swedish film director, actor and writer, probably best known for discovering Greta Garbo and bringing her to America. With Victor Sjöström he created the production company AB Svensk Filminspelning in 1922. Stiller was a major force in the international film industry and recognized for his refined narrator structure with different fictional levels. He produced some 50 feature films between 1912-1928. After frequent disagreements with studio executives at MGM and Paramount, Stiller returned to Sweden, where he died soon afterwards. Stiller's contribution to the motion picture industry has since been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1713 Vine Street.

Known For

Erotikon
Hotel Imperial
The Saga of Gösta Berling
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
The Unknown Woman
The Avenger
His Wedding Night
Sir Arne's Treasure
The Temptress
Alexander the Great

Top Movie Credits

Erotikon Writer
Hotel Imperial Director
The Saga of Gösta Berling Writer
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer Self (archive footage)
The Unknown Woman Screenplay
The Avenger Director
His Wedding Night Director
Sir Arne's Treasure Screenplay
The Temptress Co-Director
Alexander the Great Writer