Bernard Vorhaus
Bernard Vorhaus | |
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| Born | December 25, 1904 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 2000 (aged 95) London, UK |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1925–1953 |
Bernard Vorhaus (December 25, 1904 – November 23, 2000) was an American film director and screenwriter of Austrian heritage, best known for his work in both Hollywood and the United Kingdom. Born in New York City, he was the son of an immigrant father from Kraków.
Vorhaus began his career as a screenwriter and later co-produced the German musical film The Singing City. He established himself in Britain during the 1930s, becoming recognized for producing and directing quota quickies alongside contemporaries such as Michael Powell.
During the post-war era, Vorhaus was blacklisted in Hollywood for alleged communist sympathies. As a result, he returned to England and continued his work in European cinema.