Korda, Alexander Sir 1893-1956
Overview
Works: | 306 works in 1,527 publications in 10 languages and 17,555 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Children's films History Animated films Juvenile works Romance films Film remakes Historical films |
Roles: | Producer, Director, Author, Restager , pmn, Film editor, Performer, fmd, Production personnel, Author of screenplay, Former owner, Contributor, Author of introduction, wpr, Scenarist, fmp, Bibliographic antecedent, Honoree |
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 )
- 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 )
- Korda Sándor by Áron Tóbiás( Book )
- Korda by Peter Cowie( Book )
- Anthologie du cinéma( Book )
- A tribute to Lord Olivier : the Korda-Dalí portrait of Laurence Olivier in the role of Richard III( Book )
- Sanders of the river by Zoltan Korda( Visual )
- Charmed lives a family romance by Michael Korda( Book )
- The papers of Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya by Kurt Weill( )
- Alexander Korda, brilliant director of British films by Jack Maughan( Visual )
- Vite stregate by Michael Korda( Book )
- Korda, Sir Alexander : Producer, Director by Martin Quigley( )
- Catalogue of the collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, drawings and sculpture formed by the late Sir Alexander Korda : the property of Mrs. David Metcalfe by Sotheby's (Firm)( Book )
- by United Artists Corporation( )
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Most widely held works by
Alexander Korda
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
)
126 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,603 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
126 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,603 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
)
19 editions published between 1942 and 2013 in English and held by 1,101 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, stares beyond the footlights and says, "To be or not to be ..."--Container
19 editions published between 1942 and 2013 in English and held by 1,101 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, stares beyond the footlights and says, "To be or not to be ..."--Container
The jungle book by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
87 editions published between 1942 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 968 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowgli, a teenage boy raised by wolves in the wild, must fight evil in the jungle as well as greed in the hearts of men
87 editions published between 1942 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 968 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mowgli, a teenage boy raised by wolves in the wild, must fight evil in the jungle as well as greed in the hearts of men
The private life of Henry VIII by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
100 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 798 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
100 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 798 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
)
50 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 742 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
50 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 742 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
)
50 editions published between 1934 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 738 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
50 editions published between 1934 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 738 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
The four feathers by
Zoltan Korda(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 720 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
25 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 720 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
L'avenir = Things to come by
Mia Hansen-Løve(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 604 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
50 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 604 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
Rembrandt by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
77 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 569 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
77 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 569 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 by
Ludwig Berger(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1940 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the mischievous scoundrel Abu helps the rightful King of Bagdad escape from prison, he finds himself involved in an incredible series of adventures. Loosely drawn from "The Arabian Nights"
24 editions published between 1940 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the mischievous scoundrel Abu helps the rightful King of Bagdad escape from prison, he finds himself involved in an incredible series of adventures. Loosely drawn from "The Arabian Nights"
H.G. Wells' things to come by
H. G Wells(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in English and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Skipping through time, Things to come bears witness to world war, disease, dictatorship and finally utopia. Conceived, written and overseen by Wells himself as an adaptation of his own work."
7 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in English and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Skipping through time, Things to come bears witness to world war, disease, dictatorship and finally utopia. Conceived, written and overseen by Wells himself as an adaptation of his own work."
The thief of Bagdad : an Arabian Nights fantasy by
Michael Powell(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 302 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
23 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 302 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 Fanny trilogy(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in French and held by 249 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
9 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in French and held by 249 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
)
33 editions published between 1934 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Don Juan fakes his own death - only to find that he has promptly been forgotten - can a raven-haired beauty coax him back into the business?
33 editions published between 1934 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Don Juan fakes his own death - only to find that he has promptly been forgotten - can a raven-haired beauty coax him back into the business?
10 movie adventure pack(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 202 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spirit of the eagle: "A legendary mapmaker roams the forests accompanied by a majestic golden eagle"--Container
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 202 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spirit of the eagle: "A legendary mapmaker roams the forests accompanied by a majestic golden eagle"--Container
The rise of Catherine the Great by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peek into the life of Catherine II, from the beautiful royal courts of 18th century Russia to her troubled marriage to Peter III (portrayed in nearly 'screwball' fashion)
6 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peek into the life of Catherine II, from the beautiful royal courts of 18th century Russia to her troubled marriage to Peter III (portrayed in nearly 'screwball' fashion)
Elephant boy by
Robert Joseph Flaherty(
Visual
)
14 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
14 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
Sanders of the river by
Zoltan Korda(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Commissioner Sanders, representative of the British Crown, puts down a bloody rebelliion and re-establishes harmony for the pro-British river people in this tale of adventure in West Africa
32 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Commissioner Sanders, representative of the British Crown, puts down a bloody rebelliion and re-establishes harmony for the pro-British river people in this tale of adventure in West Africa
Rudyard Kipling's Jungle book(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1952 and 2002 in English and held by 10 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
3 editions published between 1952 and 2002 in English and held by 10 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
Anna Karenina by
Joe Wright(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Epouse délaissée d'un haut fonctionnaire, Anna Karenine s'éprend du Capitaine Vronsky, avec lequel elle s'enfuit en Italie. A son retour en Russie, son mari lui ferme sa porte et refuse de divorcer. Il fait croire à leur enfant que sa mère est morte
2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Epouse délaissée d'un haut fonctionnaire, Anna Karenine s'éprend du Capitaine Vronsky, avec lequel elle s'enfuit en Italie. A son retour en Russie, son mari lui ferme sa porte et refuse de divorcer. Il fait croire à leur enfant que sa mère est morte
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- London Film Productions Producer
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Cotten, Joseph 1905-1994 Performer Actor
- Welles, Orson 1915-1985 Performer Actor
- Howard, Trevor 1916-1988 Performer Actor
- Reed, Carol 1906-1976 Production personnel Producer Restager Director Actor
- Valli, Alida 1921-2006 Actor
- Korda, Zoltan 1895-1961 Restager Director Producer Author
- Sabu 1924-1963 Performer Actor
- Selznick, David O. 1902-1965 Production personnel Producer Author
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Actors Adultery Animals Arabian nights Arabs Aristocracy (Social class) Austria--Vienna Black market Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character) British Cowardice Feral children France Friendship Great Britain Greene, Graham, 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 Married women Mason, A. E. W.--(Alfred Edward Woodley), Mistresses Motion picture producers and directors Mowgli--(Fictitious character) Murder--Investigation Napoleonic Wars (1800-1815) National socialism and theater Nobility Novelists Occupation of Poland (1939-1945) Orphans Poland Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Russia Soldiers--Conduct of life Sudan Thieves Tolstoy, Leo,--graf, United States War and theater Wells, H. G.--(Herbert George), World War (1939-1945)
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 1893-1956
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
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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
Languages
English
(710)
Spanish (42)
French (13)
German (8)
Hungarian (7)
Turkish (2)
Slovenian (1)
Persian (1)
Italian (1)
Multiple languages (1)
Spanish (42)
French (13)
German (8)
Hungarian (7)
Turkish (2)
Slovenian (1)
Persian (1)
Italian (1)
Multiple languages (1)
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