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Paul Leni: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Paul Leni? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Paul Leni (born Paul Josef Levi, 8 July 1885 – 2 September 1929) was a German filmmaker and a key figure in German Expressionism, making Hintertreppe (1921) and Waxworks (1924) in Germany, and The Cat and the Canary (1927), The Chinese Parrot (1927), The Man Who Laughs (1928), and The Last Warning (1928) in the United States.

Quick facts about Paul Leni

  • Full name: Paul Leni
  • Born: 1885-07-08
  • Nationality: German Reich
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q77465

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Who is Paul Leni?

Paul Leni (born Paul Josef Levi, 8 July 1885 – 2 September 1929) was a German filmmaker and a key figure in German Expressionism, making Hintertreppe (1921) and Waxworks (1924) in Germany, and The Cat and the Canary (1927), The Chinese Parrot (1927), The Man Who Laughs (1928), and The Last Warning (1928) in the United States..

What nationality is Paul Leni?

Paul Leni is German Reich.

When was Paul Leni born?

Paul Leni was born on 1885-07-08.

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