Korda, Alexander Sir 1893-1956
Overview
| Works: | 296 works in 1,453 publications in 10 languages and 17,751 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films History Children's films Animated films Juvenile works Historical films Detective and mystery films War films |
| Roles: | Producer, Director, Author, pmn, Restager , Film editor, Performer, fmd, Production personnel, Former owner, Contributor, wpr, Bibliographic antecedent, Honoree, Scenarist, Author of introduction |
| 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 H. G Wells( 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 : Britain's movie mogul by Charles Drazin( Book )
- Korda Sándor by Áron Tóbiás( Book )
- Korda by Peter Cowie( Book )
- Anthologie du cinéma( Book )
- Sanders of the river by Zoltan Korda( Visual )
- A tribute to Lord Olivier : the Korda-Dalí portrait of Laurence Olivier in the role of Richard III( Book )
- Alexander Korda, brilliant director of British films by Jack Maughan( Visual )
- 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( )
- Vite stregate by Michael Korda( Book )
- Korda, Sir Alexander : Producer, Director by Martin Quigley( )
- The Alexander Korda classic film library( Book )
- Alexander Korda una vida de ensueño by Michael Korda( )
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Most widely held works by
Alexander Korda
The third man by
Carol Reed(
Visual
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121 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,575 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
121 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,575 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
)
15 editions published between 1942 and 2013 in English and held by 1,081 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
15 editions published between 1942 and 2013 in English and held by 1,081 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
The thief of Bagdad : an Arabian fantasy by
Michael Powell(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prince Ahmad joins forces with the thief Abu to win back his royal position from the nefarious Jaffar, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess. Includes a restored digital transfer and many special features
38 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prince Ahmad joins forces with the thief Abu to win back his royal position from the nefarious Jaffar, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess. Includes a restored digital transfer and many special features
The jungle book by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
81 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a human baby, Mowgli, who is adopted by wolves from whom he learns about love, justice, and the jungle code of loyalty
81 editions published between 1942 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of a human baby, Mowgli, who is adopted by wolves from whom he learns about love, justice, and the jungle code of loyalty
The private life of Henry VIII by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 778 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
96 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 778 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
The Scarlet Pimpernel by
Leslie Howard(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1934 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An apparently ineffectual member of royalty by night dons a peasant's costume and defies the bloody tribunals of the French Revolution by snatching the doomed aristocrats from the guillotine
50 editions published between 1934 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An apparently ineffectual member of royalty by night dons a peasant's costume and defies the bloody tribunals of the French Revolution by snatching the doomed aristocrats from the guillotine
The four feathers by
Zoltan Korda(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 724 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 724 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
That Hamilton woman by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1941 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 722 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
46 editions published between 1941 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 722 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
H.G. Wells' Things to come by
H. G Wells(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 603 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
48 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 603 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
)
74 editions published between 1936 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 571 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
74 editions published between 1936 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 571 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
Anna Karénina by
Julien Duvivier(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in English and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Videocassette release of the 1948 motion picture based on Tolstoy's novel of passion and family conflict set in 19th century upper-class Russia
22 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in English and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Videocassette release of the 1948 motion picture based on Tolstoy's novel of passion and family conflict set in 19th century upper-class Russia
H.G. Wells' things to come(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1936 and 2013 in English and held by 317 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 317 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 Fanny trilogy(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in French and held by 247 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
7 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in French and held by 247 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
)
32 editions published between 1934 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 238 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?
32 editions published between 1934 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 238 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?
Marius by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marius, the son of a Marseilles waterfront café owner gives up his sweetheart, Fanny, to go to sea
54 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marius, the son of a Marseilles waterfront café owner gives up his sweetheart, Fanny, to go to sea
The rise of Catherine the Great by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and held by 193 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 193 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)
10 movie adventure pack(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 182 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 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spirit of the eagle: "A legendary mapmaker roams the forests accompanied by a majestic golden eagle"--Container
Elephant boy by
Robert Joseph Flaherty(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1937 and 2013 in English and held by 170 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 170 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
Rudyard Kipling's Jungle book(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1952 and 2004 in English and held by 155 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
4 editions published between 1952 and 2004 in English and held by 155 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 drum(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1938 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this action-packed adventure, Sabu plays a young prince who goes into hiding with Colonial forces after his nefarious uncle murders his maharaja father
14 editions published between 1938 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this action-packed adventure, Sabu plays a young prince who goes into hiding with Colonial forces after his nefarious uncle murders his maharaja father
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Related Identities
- London Film Productions
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Reed, Carol 1906-1976 Production personnel Producer Director Actor
- Howard, Trevor 1916-1988 Performer Actor
- Greene, Graham 1904-1991 Scenarist Author of screenplay
- Korda, Zoltan 1895-1961 Restager Director Author
- Valli, Alida 1921-2006 Actor
- Janus Films Distributor
- Welles, Orson 1915-1985 Performer Actor
- Cotten, Joseph 1905-1994 Performer Actor
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Associated Subjects
Actors Adultery Animals Arabian nights Arabs Austria--Vienna Black market Blakeney, Percy, Sir (Fictitious character) Cowardice Feral children France Friendship Great Britain Greene, Graham, Henry--VIII,--King of England, India Iraq--Baghdad Jungle animals Jungles Karenina, Anna (Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Kipling, Rudyard, Korda, Alexander,--Sir, Man-woman relationships Marriage Married women Mason, A. E. W.--(Alfred Edward Woodley), Mothers and sons Motion picture producers and directors Mowgli--(Fictitious character) Murder--Investigation National socialism and theater Nobility Novelists Orphans Poland Princes Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Russia Social conditions Social values Soldiers--Conduct of life Sudan Suicide 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
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
Languages
English
(707)
French (56)
Spanish (44)
German (11)
Hungarian (7)
Turkish (2)
Slovenian (1)
Persian (1)
Italian (1)
Multiple languages (1)
French (56)
Spanish (44)
German (11)
Hungarian (7)
Turkish (2)
Slovenian (1)
Persian (1)
Italian (1)
Multiple languages (1)
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