Biography
Józef Lejtes was a Hungarian-born film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to European and American cinema. He began his career in the Hungarian film industry in the 1920s, directing several notable films. Lejtes emigrated to the United States in the 1940s, where he continued his directing career. He directed episodes for television series such as Bonanza and Perry Mason. Lejtes's work was characterized by a strong visual style and a focus on character-driven narratives.
Directed 13
1960s
- 1968
The Counterfeit Killer
Director
- 1967
Valley of Mystery
Director
1950s
- 1955
- 1952
The Faithful City
Director
1930s
- 1938
Granica
Director
Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
Director
- 1937
Girls of Nowolipki
Director
- 1936
Love or a Kingdom
Director
Róża
Director
- 1934
Córka generała Pankratowa
Director
- 1933
Pod Twoją obronę
Director
- 1930
Burza nad Zakopanem
Director
Wrote 5
1950s
- 1954
- 1952
The Faithful City
Screenplay
1930s
- 1938
Granica
Screenplay
- 1937
Girls of Nowolipki
Screenplay
- 1934