Hugo Haas
Encyclopedia
Hugo Haas was a Czech film actor, director and writer. He appeared in over 60 films between 1926 and 1962, as well as directing 20 films between 1933 and 1962.
He was born in Brno
, Moravia
(now in the Czech Republic
), and died in Vienna
, Austria
from complications of asthma
. His brother Pavel Haas
(1899–1944) was a noted composer
.
He was born in Brno
Brno
Brno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...
, Moravia
Moravia
Moravia is a historical region in Central Europe in the east of the Czech Republic, and one of the former Czech lands, together with Bohemia and Silesia. It takes its name from the Morava River which rises in the northwest of the region...
(now in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
), and died in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
from complications of asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
. His brother Pavel Haas
Pavel Haas
Pavel Haas was a Czech composer who was murdered during the Holocaust. He was an exponent of Leoš Janáček's school of composition, and also utilized elements of folk music and jazz. Although his output was not large, he is notable particularly for his song cycles and string quartets.-Pre-war:Haas...
(1899–1944) was a noted composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
.
Selected filmography
As an actor
- The Girl on the BridgeThe Girl on the Bridge (1951 film)The Girl on the Bridge is a 1951 American film shot in black and white and directed by Hugo Haas. It stars Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels and Robert Dane.- Plot :...
(1951) - King Solomon's MinesKing Solomon's Mines (1950 film)King Solomon's Mines is a 1950 adventure film loosely based on the 1885 novel King Solomon's Mines by Henry Rider Haggard, starring Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger and Richard Carlson. It was adapted by Helen Deutsch, directed by Compton Bennett and Andrew Marton and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer...
(1950) - The Fighting KentuckianThe Fighting KentuckianThe Fighting Kentuckian American comedy action film starring John Wayne and Oliver Hardy. The movie was written and directed by George Waggner and made by Republic Pictures...
(1949) - CasbahCasbah (film)Casbah is a musical film directed by John Berry, starring Yvonne DeCarlo and Tony Martin, and released by Universal Studios.-Plot:...
(1948) - The Foxes of HarrowThe Foxes of HarrowThe Foxes of Harrow is an adventure film directed by John M. Stahl and produced by William A. Bacher. The film Rex Harrison, Maureen O'Hara, Richard Haydn with Victor McLaglen, Vanessa Brown, Patricia Medina, Gene Lockhart, and Hugo Haas...
(1947) - Two Smart PeopleTwo Smart PeopleTwo Smart People is a film starring Lucille Ball and John Hodiak, and directed by Jules Dassin.-Cast:* Lucille Ball - Ricki Woodner* John Hodiak - Ace Connors* Lloyd Nolan - Bob Simms* Hugo Haas - Seïnor Rodriquez, Dept. of Agriculture...
(1946) - DakotaDakota (film)Dakota is a 1945 Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring John Wayne.-Cast:* John Wayne - John Devlin* Vera Ralston - Sandy Poli * Walter Brennan - Capt. Bounce of the Riverbird* Ward Bond - Jim Bender* Mike Mazurki - Bigtree Collins...
(1945) - Morality Above All Else (1937)
- Andula WonAndula WonAndula Won is a Czech comedy film directed by Miroslav Cikán. It was released in 1937.-Cast:* Věra Ferbasová - Andula Mrácková* Hugo Haas - Pavel Haken* Růžena Šlemrová - Hakenová* Václav Trégl - Václav - Servant* Saša Rašilov - Mrácek...
(1937) - The SeamstressThe Seamstress-Cast:* Lída Baarová as Líza Bártová * Theodor Pištěk as Bárta* Hugo Haas as Francois Lorrain* Bedrich Veverka as Alfons* Adina Mandlová as Mici* Ruzena Slemrová as Majitelka salónu Yvette* Vera Ferbasová as Tonka* Václav Trégl as Houzvicka...
(1936) - Paradise RoadParadise Road (1936 film)Paradise Road is a 1936 Czech drama film directed by Martin Frič. Frič also directed a German-language version of the film in the same year.-Cast:* Hugo Haas as Tobiás* Vladimír Jedlicka as Petrícek* Zdenek Stepánek as Gustav* Hana Vítová as Anicka...
(1936) - Long Live with Dearly DepartedLong Live with Dearly DepartedLong Live with Dearly Departed is a 1935 Czech comedy film directed by Martin Frič.- Cast :* Hugo Haas as Petr Suk* Adina Mandlová as Alice Machová* Karel Hasler as Petr Kornel * Milada Gampeová as Barbora - Housekeeper...
(1935) - Jedenácté přikázáníJedenácté přikázáníJedenácté přikázání is a Czech comedy film directed by Martin Frič. It was released in 1935.-Cast:* Hugo Haas - Jiri Vobosky* Jirina Stepnicková - Emma Kralickova Voborska* Jindrich Plachta - Emanuel Strela* Jirí Plachý - Milos Jicinsky...
(1935) - The Little PetThe Little Pet-Cast:* Hugo Haas as Dr. Alois Pech, vezenský knihovník* Adina Mandlová as Marcella Johnová* Frantisek Kreuzmann as Pospísil* Helena Busová* Jan Marek as Beggar* Jaroslav Marvan* Stanislav Neumann* Antonín Novotný* Ema Pechová* Václav Trégl...
(1934) - Poslední mužPoslední mužPoslední muž is a 1934 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Martin Frič and starring Hugo Haas.-Cast:*Hugo Haas ... Prof. Alois Kohout*Zdenka Baldová ... Mrs. Kohoutová*Marie Glázrová ... Zdenka, daughter*Antonín Novotný ... Jaroslav, son...
(1934) - Life Is a DogLife Is a Dog-Cast:* Hugo Haas as Skladatel Viktor Honzl / Prof. Alfréd Rokos* Theodor Pištěk as Hynek Durdys* Adina Mandlová as Eva Durdysová* Svetla Svozilová as Helena Durdysová* Ferdinand Hart as Ralph Morrison* Alois Dvorský as Pan domácí...
(1933) - Sister AngelikaSister Angelika-Cast:* Suzanne Marwille as Karla Richtrová-Sister Angelika, dancer* Hugo Haas as Pavel Ryant* Theodor Pistek as Prison's director* Josef Rovenský* Marta Trojanová* Jan W. Speerger* Josef Klapuch* Robert Ford* Frantisek V. Kucera* Josef Sládek* Sasa Razov...
(1932) - The Last BohemianThe Last Bohemian (1931 film)-Cast:* Saša Rašilov as Josef Svejk* Oscar Marion as Lieutenant Karel Lukás * Jan Richter as Palivec, innkeeper* Hugo Haas as MUDr. Katz* Antonie Nedosinská as Mrs. Müllerová, landlady* Josef Rovenský as MUDr...
(1931)
As a director
- Born to Be LovedBorn to Be LovedBorn to Be Loved is a 1959 film directed by Hugo Haas. Set in an overcrowded tenement building, it stars Carol Morris ; Hugo Haas ; Dick Kallman ; and Barbara Jo Allen .-External links:*...
(1959) - LizzieLizzie (film)Lizzie is a 1957 drama film directed by Hugo Haas. The movie is based on the novel The Bird's Nest by Shirley Jackson and stars Eleanor Parker, Richard Boone, and Joan Blondell. The popular songs "It's Not for Me to Say" and "Warm and Tender" were written for this film, and performed by Johnny...
(1957) based on Shirley JacksonShirley JacksonShirley Jackson was an American author. A popular writer in her time, her work has received increasing attention from literary critics in recent years...
's The Bird's Nest (1954) - Hold Back TomorrowHold Back TomorrowHold Back Tomorrow is an American 1955 film released by Universal-International.-Plot:A death row inmate has one final request before his impending hanging: he wants to spend the night with a woman. The police bring him a suicidal prostitute. After a night of lovemaking, the two are married by the...
(1955) - One Girl's ConfessionOne Girl's ConfessionOne Girl's Confession is a 1953 low-budget film noir released by Columbia Pictures. The movie stars Cleo Moore and was written, produced, and directed by Hugo Haas who also plays a supporting part in the film...
(1953) - The Girl on the BridgeThe Girl on the Bridge (1951 film)The Girl on the Bridge is a 1951 American film shot in black and white and directed by Hugo Haas. It stars Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels and Robert Dane.- Plot :...
(1951) - Skeleton on HorsebackSkeleton on HorsebackSkeleton on Horseback is a 1937 Czechoslovak drama film directed by and starring Hugo Haas. It revolves around an infectious disease which breaks out during a war.-Cast:* Hugo Haas - Dr. Galen* Bedrich Karen - Prof...
(1937)