Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg (29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969) was an Austrian-born film director and is among the few whose career successfully spanned the transition from the silent to the sound era. He is considered one of the earliest 'auteur' filmmakers, having filled many other roles on his films including those of cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. Sternberg's style influenced later directors, particularly those of the film noir period. He is particularly noted for his distinctive mise en scène, use of lighting and soft lens, and collaboration with actress Marlene Dietrich. Among his most important works are The Blue Angel (1930), Morocco (1930), Shanghai Express (1932) and The Scarlet Empress (1934). Andrew Sarris in his influential book of film criticism The American Cinema: Directors and Directions 1929–1968 included him in the "pantheon" of the 14 greatest film directors who had worked in the United States.
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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jet Pilot (1957) | Director / Writer | 3 | |
| 2 | Macao (1952) | Director / Writer | 6 | |
| 3 | Duel in the Sun (1946) | Director / Writer | 6 | |
| 4 | The Great Waltz (1938) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 5 | Crime and Punishment (1935) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 6 | The Devil Is a Woman (1935) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 7 | The Scarlet Empress (1934) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 8 | Blonde Venus (1932) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 9 | Shanghai Express (1932) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 10 | Dishonored (1931) | Director / Writer | 8 | |
| 11 | Morocco (1930) | Director / Writer | 4.5 | |
| 12 | The Blue Angel (1930) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 13 | Thunderbolt (1929) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 14 | The Last Command (1928) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 15 | The Docks of New York (1928) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 16 | Underworld (1927) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 17 | The Salvation Hunters (1925) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 18 | 1925 Studio Tour (1925) | Self | 6 |
