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Victor David Sjöström ( Swedish: [ˈvɪ̌kːtɔr ˈɧø̂ːstrœm] ⓘ; 20 September 1879 – 3 January 1960), also known in the United States as Victor Seastrom, was a pioneering Swedish film director, screenwriter, and actor. He began his career in Sweden, before moving to Hollywood in 1924.
Victor Sjöström was a Swedish director, actor and writer who is considered one of the masters of world cinema. He directed classics such as The Phantom Carriage, The Wind and The Scarlet Letter, and influenced Ingmar Bergman and other filmmakers.
- January 1, 1
- Silbodal, Värmlands län, Sweden
- January 1, 1
- Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Apr 9, 2024 · Victor Sjöström (born Sept. 20, 1879, Silbodal, Swed.—died Jan. 3, 1960, Stockholm) was a motion-picture actor and director who contributed significantly to the international preeminence of the Swedish silent film in the post- World War I era.
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- Ingeborg Holm (1913) “Ingeborg Holm” is a 1913 Swedish silent film directed by Victor Sjöström. The film is considered one of the earliest masterpieces of Swedish cinema and is widely regarded as a landmark in the history of film.
- A Man There Was (1917) “A Man There Was” (Swedish title: “Terje Vigen”) is a 1917 Swedish silent film directed by Victor Sjöström. The film is considered one of Sjöström’s greatest works and is widely regarded as a landmark in the history of film.
- Girl from Stormy Croft (1917) “The Girl from Stormy Croft” (Swedish title: “Fröken Vildkatt”) is a 1917 Swedish silent film directed by Victor Sjöström.
- The Outlaw and His Wife (1918) “The Outlaw and His Wife” (Swedish title: “De röda skorna”) is a 1918 Swedish silent film directed by Victor Sjöström.
Learn about the life and career of Victor Sjöström, the father of Swedish film and a master of world cinema. He directed classics like The Phantom Carriage and The Wind, and acted in Bergman's Wild Strawberries.
- September 20, 1879
- January 3, 1960
Learn about the life and career of Victor Sjöström, one of the most influential Swedish film and theatre personalities of the 20th century. Discover his achievements, adaptations of Selma Lagerlöf, and impact on Ingmar Bergman.
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Summary. Victor Sjöström (1879-1960), or Victor Seastrom as he was known during his Hollywood career, was undoubtedly one of the most renowned silent film directors. Focusing on his masterpieces such as 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The Wind', but also including films he had made in Sweden before moving to Hollywood, as well as film fragments ...
