Korda, Alexander Sir 1893-1956
Overview
| Works: | 339 works in 1,568 publications in 11 languages and 17,544 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Children's films Juvenile works Animated films History Detective and mystery films Historical films Film remakes |
| Roles: | Producer, Director, Author, Restager , pmn, Film editor, Performer, fmd, Production personnel, Author of screenplay, Former owner, Honoree, fmp, Bibliographic antecedent, wpr, Author of introduction, Scenarist, Contributor |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Alexander Korda
- Charmed lives : a family romance by Michael Korda( Book )
- Korda : Britain's movie mogul by Charles Drazin( )
- Alexander Korda : the man who could work miracles by Karol Kulik( Book )
- Alexander Korda by Paul Tabori( Book )
- Things to come by Christopher Frayling( Book )
- Korda : Britain's only movie mogul by Charles Drazin( Book )
- The Korda collection : Alexander Korda's film classics by Martin Stockham( Book )
- Hin zum Film - zurück zu den Bildern : Tableaux Vivants: "Lebende Bilder" in Filmen von Antamoro, Korda, Visconti und Pasolini by Joanna Barck( Book )
- Korda Sándor by Áron Tóbiás( Book )
- Korda by Peter Cowie( Book )
- Anthologie du cinéma( Book )
- Sanders of the river by Zoltan Korda( Visual )
- The papers of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya by Kurt Weill( )
- A tribute to Lord Olivier : the Korda-Dalí portrait of Laurence Olivier in the role of Richard III( Book )
- Alexander Korda una vida de ensueño by Michael Korda( )
- Korda, Sir Alexander : Producer, Director by Martin Quigley( )
- Filming T.E. Lawrence : Korda's lost epics by Miles Malleson( Book )
- by United Artists Corporation( )
- Alexander Korda, brilliant director of British films by Jack Maughan( Visual )
- Vite stregate by Michael Korda( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Alexander Korda
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in post-war Vienna, an American western-adventure writer searches for a friend who turns out to be the king-pin of the Austrian black market
6 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in post-war Vienna, an American western-adventure writer searches for a friend who turns out to be the king-pin of the Austrian black market
To be or not to be by
Ernst Lubitsch(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1942 and 2013 in English and held by 1,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The world is on the brink of war-- but the show must go on. So Joseph Tura, the Polish actor who put the ham in Hamlet, stare beyond the footlights and says, "To be or not to be ..."--Container
20 editions published between 1942 and 2013 in English and held by 1,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The world is on the brink of war-- but the show must go on. So Joseph Tura, the Polish actor who put the ham in Hamlet, stare beyond the footlights and says, "To be or not to be ..."--Container
H.G. Wells' Things to come by
H. G Wells(
Visual
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57 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a 25 year war destroys civilization, a group of scientific supermen set out to build a new one in this science fiction film. Decades later, their progress is threatened by a reactionary who urges the masses to rise up in protest
57 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a 25 year war destroys civilization, a group of scientific supermen set out to build a new one in this science fiction film. Decades later, their progress is threatened by a reactionary who urges the masses to rise up in protest
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
)
124 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pulp fiction writer arrives in post-WWII Vienna at the invitation of a friend who has offered him a job. Once there, he discovers that a shortage of supplies has led to a flourishing black market and his friend has recently died in a mysterious traffic accident. As he begins to unravel the story behind his friend's death, he finds himself entangled in the black market, the police, and his friend's Czech girlfriend. Includes commentary, interviews, collectible booklet, and more
124 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pulp fiction writer arrives in post-WWII Vienna at the invitation of a friend who has offered him a job. Once there, he discovers that a shortage of supplies has led to a flourishing black market and his friend has recently died in a mysterious traffic accident. As he begins to unravel the story behind his friend's death, he finds himself entangled in the black market, the police, and his friend's Czech girlfriend. Includes commentary, interviews, collectible booklet, and more
The jungle book by
Zoltan Korda(
Visual
)
82 editions published between 1942 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowgli, a savage jungle boy raised by a pack of wild wolves, thwarts a group of thieves stealing a treasure from a lost jungle city
82 editions published between 1942 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 797 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowgli, a savage jungle boy raised by a pack of wild wolves, thwarts a group of thieves stealing a treasure from a lost jungle city
The private life of Henry VIII by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
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102 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Alexander Korda's first major international success is a raucous, entertaining, even poignant glimpse into the bedrooms of the infamous king and his six wives."--Container
102 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Alexander Korda's first major international success is a raucous, entertaining, even poignant glimpse into the bedrooms of the infamous king and his six wives."--Container
That Hamilton woman by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
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49 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars of the late eighteenth century. Emma Hart is a beautiful dance hall girl who is sent by her latest lover to stay with his uncle Sir William Hamilton, the British ambassador to Naples. Sir William considers Emma a rare piece of art he must possess. Sir William introduces Emma to Naples' elite society and she soon marries him. Later, Horatio Nelson, a famous English Naval office arrives. Soon, a scandalous, adulterous affair between the British Royal Navy officer and the renowned beauty, Emma begins
49 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars of the late eighteenth century. Emma Hart is a beautiful dance hall girl who is sent by her latest lover to stay with his uncle Sir William Hamilton, the British ambassador to Naples. Sir William considers Emma a rare piece of art he must possess. Sir William introduces Emma to Naples' elite society and she soon marries him. Later, Horatio Nelson, a famous English Naval office arrives. Soon, a scandalous, adulterous affair between the British Royal Navy officer and the renowned beauty, Emma begins
The Scarlet pimpernel by
Emmuska Orczy Orczy(
Visual
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46 editions published between 1934 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the novel by Baroness Orczy in which a dashing dandy of the English court tries to defend innocent aristocrats from the violence of the French revolution
46 editions published between 1934 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the novel by Baroness Orczy in which a dashing dandy of the English court tries to defend innocent aristocrats from the violence of the French revolution
Rembrandt by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
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76 editions published between 1936 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Beginning with Rembrandt in his prime, the film tracks his quiet descent into loneliness and isolated self-expression following the death of his wife."--Container
76 editions published between 1936 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Beginning with Rembrandt in his prime, the film tracks his quiet descent into loneliness and isolated self-expression following the death of his wife."--Container
The thief of Bagdad : an Arabian fantasy(
Visual
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4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess
Anna Karénina by
Julien Duvivier(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of passion and family conflict set in 19th century upper-class Russia in which the wife of an aristocrat falls in love with a dashing cavalry officer
44 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story of passion and family conflict set in 19th century upper-class Russia in which the wife of an aristocrat falls in love with a dashing cavalry officer
The four feathers by
John Clements(
Visual
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5 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in English and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set at the end of the nineteenth century. With cannon fire igniting the North African skies, the British cavalry charges into battle to capture the strategic city of Khartoum. In the midst of the devastating carnage, a horrified officer resigns from his post. But he soon finds his shame is greater than his fear, and he returns to save his honor and the friends he betrayed at any cost
5 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in English and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set at the end of the nineteenth century. With cannon fire igniting the North African skies, the British cavalry charges into battle to capture the strategic city of Khartoum. In the midst of the devastating carnage, a horrified officer resigns from his post. But he soon finds his shame is greater than his fear, and he returns to save his honor and the friends he betrayed at any cost
The thief of Bagdad : an Arabian fantasy by
Michael Powell(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess
27 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess
The four feathers by
Zoltan Korda(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1939 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With cannon fire igniting the North African skies, the British cavalry charges into battle to capture the strategic city of Khartoum. In the midst of the devastating carnage, a horrified officer resigns from his post. But he soon finds his shame is greater than his fear, and he returns to save his honor--and the friends he betrayed--at any cost"--Container
20 editions published between 1939 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With cannon fire igniting the North African skies, the British cavalry charges into battle to capture the strategic city of Khartoum. In the midst of the devastating carnage, a horrified officer resigns from his post. But he soon finds his shame is greater than his fear, and he returns to save his honor--and the friends he betrayed--at any cost"--Container
The Fanny trilogy(
Visual
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11 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in French and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains three films written by Marcel Pagnol. Marius is a young man torn between his love for his family and his desire to move away from his Marseilles harbor, while Fanny, his shy lover, doesn't know how to hold Marius back to keep him near her. Cesar, Marius' father, does not know his son's intentions. When Marius leaves, Fanny discovers she is pregnant with his son, and struggles with the support of his family, to survive without him
11 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in French and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains three films written by Marcel Pagnol. Marius is a young man torn between his love for his family and his desire to move away from his Marseilles harbor, while Fanny, his shy lover, doesn't know how to hold Marius back to keep him near her. Cesar, Marius' father, does not know his son's intentions. When Marius leaves, Fanny discovers she is pregnant with his son, and struggles with the support of his family, to survive without him
The private life of Don Juan by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1934 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An older, balder, fatter Don Juan has returned to Seville. And the wife he abandoned years before wants him! She'll even pay off his debts on the condition that he return to her and be true. He readily agrees--but a great lover's ways don't die easily. When a beautiful young dancer persuades him that the old magic still lingers, he misses the appointed rendezvous with his wife
30 editions published between 1934 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An older, balder, fatter Don Juan has returned to Seville. And the wife he abandoned years before wants him! She'll even pay off his debts on the condition that he return to her and be true. He readily agrees--but a great lover's ways don't die easily. When a beautiful young dancer persuades him that the old magic still lingers, he misses the appointed rendezvous with his wife
Marius by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marius, the son of a Marseilles waterfront café owner gives up his sweetheart, Fanny, to go to sea
50 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marius, the son of a Marseilles waterfront café owner gives up his sweetheart, Fanny, to go to sea
10 movie adventure pack(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jungle book: "The original version of this well-loved tale paints the story of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and the exotic world he lives in"--Container
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jungle book: "The original version of this well-loved tale paints the story of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and the exotic world he lives in"--Container
The rise of Catherine the Great by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the moving story of one of the saddest love affairs in history. Grand Duke Peter is the drink-sodden, sex-crazed heir to the Russian throne. A marriage has been arranged between the demented Duke and Catherine, who has fallen in love with him. However, it soon becomes clear that the royal madman cannot rule, and Catherine assumes power
6 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the moving story of one of the saddest love affairs in history. Grand Duke Peter is the drink-sodden, sex-crazed heir to the Russian throne. A marriage has been arranged between the demented Duke and Catherine, who has fallen in love with him. However, it soon becomes clear that the royal madman cannot rule, and Catherine assumes power
Elephant boy by
Zoltan Korda(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1937 and 2013 in English and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Kipling's Toomai of the elephants, 13-year-old Sabu leads a British hunting expedition through the jungle with his pachyderm pal, instantly becoming a legend
15 editions published between 1937 and 2013 in English and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Kipling's Toomai of the elephants, 13-year-old Sabu leads a British hunting expedition through the jungle with his pachyderm pal, instantly becoming a legend
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Related Identities
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- London Film Productions Producer
- Cotten, Joseph 1905-1994 Performer Actor
- Greene, Graham 1904-1991 Scenarist Author of screenplay
- Janus Films Distributor Producer
- United Artists Corporation
- Biró, Lajos 1880-1948 Writer of accompanying material Author of dialog Adapter Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author
- Selznick, David O. 1902-1965 Production personnel Producer
- Welles, Orson 1915-1985 Performer Actor
- Reed, Carol 1906-1976 Production personnel Producer Director Author Actor
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Actors Adultery Arabian nights Austria--Vienna Black market Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character) British Cowardice Feral children Film adaptations France Friendship Great Britain Greene, Graham, Hamilton, Emma,--Lady, Henry--VIII,--King of England, Human-animal relationships India Iraq--Baghdad Jungle animals Jungles Karenina, Anna (Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Kipling, Rudyard, Korda, Alexander,--Sir, Man-woman relationships Marriage Married women Mistresses Mothers and sons Motion picture producers and directors Mowgli--(Fictitious character) Murder--Investigation Napoleonic Wars (1800-1815) Nelson, Horatio Nelson,--Viscount, Nobility Novelists Occupation of Poland (1939-1945) Orphans Poland Princes Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Russia Social conditions Sudan Thieves Tolstoy, Leo,--graf, United States Wells, H. G.--(Herbert George), World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Aleksandrs Korda
Alexander Korda Brits filmregisseur
Alexander Korda director y productor de cine británico
Alexander Korda Hungarian-born British film producer and director
Alexander Korda réalisateur et producteur hongrois naturalisé britannique
Alexander Korda regista e produttore cinematografico ungherese naturalizzato inglese
Keller, Sándor László
Keller Sándor László 1893-1956
Kellner, Sándor.
Kellner, Sándor 1893-1956
Kellner, Sándor László
Kellner, Sándor László 1893-1956
Korda, Aleksander
Korda, Alexander
Korda, Alexander 1893-1956
Korda, Alexander 1893-1956 Sir
Korda, Alexander, Sir, 1893-1956
Korda, Alexander von 1893-1956
Korda, Alexandre
Korda, Alexandre 1893-1956
Korda, Sándor
Korda Sándor 1893-1956
Korda, Sándor László.
Korda Sándor László 1893-1956
Korda Sándor magyar származású brit filmrendező, producer
Sándor, Korda 1893-1956
Sir Alexander Korda
Александр Корда британский режиссёр еврейского происхождения родом из Венгрии
Александр Корда британський кінорежисер і продюсер угорського походження
Ալեքսանդր Կորդա
אלכסנדר קורדה
الکساندر کوردا
코다, 알렉산더 1893-1956
코르더, 알렉산더 1893-1956
アレクサンダー・コルダ
コルダ, アレクサンドル
亚历山大·科达
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