Walter Reisch | |
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Born | |
Died | March 28, 1983 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Occupation(s) | film director, writer, screenwriter, lyricist |
Years active | 1925–1959 |
Spouses | Poldi Dur (1937–1983) |
Walter Reisch (May 23, 1903 – March 28, 1983) was an Austrian-born director and screenwriter. He also wrote lyrics to several songs featured in his films, one popular title is "Flieger, grüß mir die Sonne". [1] He was married to the dancer and actress Poldi Dur and was the cousin of Georg Kreisler.
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