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Phil Rosen
American Film Director (1888–1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip E. Rosen[1] (May 8, 1888 – October 22, 1951) was an American film director and cinematographer. He directed more than 140 films between 1915 and 1949.
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Born | (1888-05-08)May 8, 1888 |
Died | October 22, 1951(1951-10-22) (aged 63) |
Occupation(s) | Film director, cinematographer |
Years active | 1915–1949 |
Title | ASC Founding Member President 1918 to 1921 |
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He was born in Marienburg, German Empire (now, Malbork, Poland),[2] grew up in Machias, Maine, and died in Hollywood, California, of a heart attack.[3] He was one of the founders of the American Society of Cinematographers.[4] Rosen was married to model and actress Joyzelle Joyner.
Rosen was meant to direct The Mad Dog of Europe, a film written by Herman J. Mankiewicz with Rudolph Hitler as its central character, but the film was never made.[5]