Director Collection (#6)

Miss Dorothy Arzner, portrait photograph, 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Arzner, portrait photograph, 1927. Address: Famous Players, Culver City, California. American film director

Miss Dorothy Arzner and Marion Morgan, portrait photograph, 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Arzner and Marion Morgan, portrait photograph, 1927. Address: Famous Players, Culver City, California. Film director Arzner with her partner, choreographer and screenwriter Marion Morgan

Margaret Anglin, in costume, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Margaret Anglin, in costume, between 1910 and 1925. Canadian-born Broadway actress, director and producer

Sturges, Preston, Mr. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sturges, Preston, Mr. portrait photograph, 1915

Sam H. Harris, Left, with George M. Cohan, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sam Henry Harris, Left, with George Michael Cohan, 1917. Broadway producer and theater owner Harris, with singer, dancer, actor, songwriter and director Cohan

Tellegen, Louis, Mr. in costume, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tellegen, Louis, Mr. in costume, between 1913 and 1942

Tellegen, Louis, Mr. in costume, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tellegen, Louis, Mr. in costume, between 1913 and 1942

Tellegen, Louis, Mr. in costume, between 1913 and 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tellegen, Louis, Mr. in costume, between 1913 and 1934

Tellegen, Louis, Mr. and an unidentified woman, in costume, between 1913 and 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tellegen, Louis, Mr. and an unidentified woman, in costume, between 1913 and 1934

Duncan, Augustin, Mr. in costume, between 1915 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Duncan, Augustin, Mr. in costume, between 1915 and 1921

Walker D. Hines, Director General, U.S.R.R. Adm. at Desk, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walker D
Walker D. Hines, Director General, U.S.R.R. Adm. at Desk, 1917. Railroad executive, Director General of the United States Railroad Administration, January 10, 1919

Walker D. Hines, Director General, U.S.R.R. Adm. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walker D
Walker D. Hines, Director General, U.S.R.R. Adm. 1917. Railroad executive, Director General of the United States Railroad Administration, January 10, 1919

Le Gallienne, Eva, portrait photograph, not before 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Le Gallienne, Eva, portrait photograph, not before 1916 Jan

Le Gallienne, Eva, portrait photograph, not before 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Le Gallienne, Eva, portrait photograph, not before 1916 Jan

Goulding, Edmund, Mr. portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Goulding, Edmund, Mr. portrait photograph, 1927

Boleslavsky, N. Mr. and unidentified woman, portrait photograph, 1928 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Boleslavsky, N. Mr. and unidentified woman, portrait photograph, 1928

Stiller, Mauritz, Mr. portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stiller, Mauritz, Mr. portrait photograph, 1927

Stiller, Mauritz, Mr. portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stiller, Mauritz, Mr. portrait photograph, 1927

Le Gallienne, Eva, with cat, outdoors, 1937 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Le Gallienne, Eva, with cat, outdoors, 1937

Le Gallienne, Eva, portrait photograph, 1937 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Le Gallienne, Eva, portrait photograph, 1937

Le Gallienne, Eva, and unidentified woman, with dogs, outdoors, 1937 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Le Gallienne, Eva, and unidentified woman, with dogs, outdoors, 1937

Jannings, Emil, Mr. and Mr. Mauritz Stiller, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Jannings, Emil, Mr. and Mr. Mauritz Stiller, portrait photograph, 1927

The art historian Karl Madsen, later Director of Statens Museum for Kunst, 1890. Creator: Vilhelm Hammershøi
The art historian Karl Madsen, later Director of Statens Museum for Kunst, 1890

Jannings, Emil, Mr. and Mr. Mauritz Stiller, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Jannings, Emil, Mr. and Mr. Mauritz Stiller, portrait photograph, 1927

Jannings, Emil, Mr. and Mr. Mauritz Stiller, in a boat, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Jannings, Emil, Mr. and Mr. Mauritz Stiller, in a boat, 1927

Vous croyez peut être que c'est un spectateur... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous croyez peut etre que c'est un spectateur... 19th century. Do you think it's a spectator...not exactly...it's the director!

Mr. Tourneur, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Tourneur, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 20. Maurice Tourneur, French film director and screenwriter

Mr. Tourneur, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Tourneur, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 20. Maurice Tourneur, French film director and screenwriter

Mossieu la directeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mossieu la directeur, 19th century. Dramatic sketches - Mr. Director

Directors of the New Rochelle Co-operative Business League; [Samuel G. Craig; Frank Sheldon... 1908 Creator: Unknown
Directors of the New Rochelle Co-operative Business League; [Samuel G. Craig; Frank Sheldon; Theodore Fosque; Emanuel Eccles; Rev. Mark A. Bradley; John E. Bruce; Festus Walden; Henry W

Portrait of Charles Le Bargy (1858-1936), member of the Comédie-Française, in stage costume, c1887
Portrait of Charles Le Bargy (1858-1936), member of the Comedie-Francaise, in stage costume, c1887

Raymond T. Baker, U.S. Mint, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Raymond T. Baker, U.S. Mint, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Raymond Thomas Baker, U.S. Mint, Washington DC, 1917

Raymond T. Baker, U.S. Mint, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Raymond T. Baker, U.S. Mint, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Raymond Thomas Baker, U.S. Mint, Washington DC, 1917

Jasper Baker, Assistant Director of The Mint, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Jasper Baker, Assistant Director of The US Mint, 1913

Arzner, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Arzner, Dorothy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Corsse (1760-1815), acteur, c1805. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Portrait de Jean-Baptiste Corsse (1760-1815), acteur, c1805

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Sam Franklin, graduate of Union Theological Seminary... Hill House, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sam Franklin, graduate of Union Theological Seminary and director of the Hill House cooperative experiment at Hill House, Mississippi

Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Walter E. Packard, Acting Director, Rural Resettlement Division

Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell, [London], 1850. The entertainment takes place in the Great Hall of Bridewell Hospital

Richard Curtis and his partner Emma Freud arrive for The London Film Critics Circle Awards, The Savoy Hotel, London. The award ceremony is held in aid of The National Society for the Prevention of

Wedding of Polish film director Roman Polanski and his bride, American actress Sharon Tate, at Chelsea Register Office, London

David Bailey making the Greenpeace anti-fur film Dumb Animals. 21st June 1985

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The director is the mastermind behind the scenes, orchestrating every aspect of a film or production, and are like Auguste Escoffier, crafting a delectable feast for our eyes and minds. Just as Jane Russell in The French Line captivated audiences with her sultry performance, directors have the power to mesmerize us with their creative vision. Orson Welles showcased his brilliance not only as an actor but also as Charles Foster Kane in CITIZEN KANE, a groundbreaking film that he directed. Like Charlie Chaplin's iconic portrayal of the little tramp, directors often leave an indelible mark on cinema history. They bring together talented individuals like the cast and crew of John Guillermins Torment (1949), creating magic on screen. In Hollywood's golden era, directors such as Billy Wilder were revered for their ability to entertain and captivate audiences. Publicity stills from films like Some Like It Hot (1959) remind us of their genius, and are not limited to just filmmaking; they can shape other realms too. Just as Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Team made history in 1908 under S. F. Edge's guidance, directors lead teams towards greatness. Even animals can become stars under a director's watchful eye – Mick the Miller became a film star thanks to someone who saw his potential beyond racing tracks. From bustling streets like Soho in London to grand theaters on Shaftesbury Avenue, directors breathe life into these spaces through their artistic choices. They navigate complex worlds like strip tease card games or even orchestras led by conductors – always ensuring that each element harmonizes perfectly together. Sergei Eisenstein revolutionized filmmaking through his innovative techniques and storytelling prowess. Directors like him push boundaries and challenge conventions to create unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. In essence, the director is more than just a title; they are architects of dreams and creators of worlds.