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Walter Lang (August 10, 1896 – February 7, 1972) was an American film director. [1] Early life. Walter Lang was born in Tennessee. As a young man he went to New York City where he found clerical work at a film production company.
Walter Lang (born August 10, 1896, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.—died February 7, 1972, Palm Springs, California) was an American film director best known for films such as The Little Princess (1939), The King and I (1956), and Desk Set (1957).
Walter Lang. Director: The King and I. Walter Lang entered the film industry in New York when he got a job as a clerk in the office of a film production company. He worked his way up to assistant director, and directed his first film in 1926.
Feb 8, 1972 · PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 7 (UPI) —Walter Lang, who directed some of the most successful musical and comedies In motion picture history, died today of a kidney ailment. He was 73 years old: Mr....
10 titles. 1. The King and I (1956) G | 133 min | Biography, Drama, Musical. 7.4. Rate. 72 Metascore. A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children. Director: Walter Lang | Stars: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson. Votes: 27,834 | Gross: $21.30M. Search on Amazon. 2. State Fair (1945)
Birthday: Aug 10, 1896. Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA. While many artists develop passion for their craft following years of work and dedication, influential director Walter Lang discovered...
Quick Reference. (1896–1972). Film director. A master at glossy, entertaining comedies and musicals, he helmed some of the best screen versions of Broadway hits. Lang was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and worked ... From: Lang, Walter in The Oxford Companion to the American Musical » Subjects: Music. Reference entries. Lang, Walter (1896–1972)
