Károly Lajthay
Károly Lajthay (7 December 1883[1] – 30 August 1946)[2] was a Hungarian film director, actor and screenwriter. He directed 17 films between 1918 and 1944. He also appeared in 13 films between 1916 and 1920. He was born in Marosvásárhely, Austria-Hungary (now Târgu Mureş, Romania). He directed the first film version of Dracula entitled Drakula halála (1923). Lajthay died in Budapest, Hungary.
Károly Lajthay | |
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| Born | 7 December 1883 Marosvásárhely, Austria-Hungary (now Târgu Mureş, Romania) |
| Died | 30 August 1946 (aged 62) Budapest, Hungary |
| Other names | Lajthay le Derlé Károly Karl Lajthay Charles Le Derlé Charles Lederle |
| Occupation | Film director Actor |
| Years active | 1916–1944 |
Selected filmography
- A Karthausi (1916) — As actor
- A Senki fia (1917) — As actor
- Harrison and Barrison (1917) — As actor
- St. Peter's Umbrella (1917) — As actor
- Nászdal (1917) — As actor
- Drakula halála (1921) — As director, lost film
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