Herbert Kline (March 13, 1909 – 1999) was an American filmmaker.[1]

Biography

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Herbert Kline was born on March 13, 1909 in Chicago as Herbert Klein and raised in Davenport, Iowa. He edited a theater magazine, staged Clifford Odets' plays, and was involved in Leftist organizations. He was blacklisted during the 1950s. He returned to filmmaking in the 1970s.[2] His documentary films and dramas covered the Spanish Civil War, Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia, Nazi takeover of Europe,[3] Holocaust survivors' journey to Mandatory Palestine, a World Series championship in Cleveland, the Mexican Revolution, and a film about modern art.

He married Rose Margaret Harvan and after the divorced Josine Ianco-Starrels with whom he had two children,[2] a son and daughter.[3]

He wrote the book New Theater And Film, 1934–1937.[3]

MoMA restored and screened two of his World War II era films.[4]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Herbert Kline, Filmmaker, 89; Recorded Crises in 30's Europe - The New York Times". NY Times. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "EHRI - Herbert Kline papers". portal.ehri-project.eu.
  3. ^ a b c Marvin, By Blanche (February 19, 1999). "Herbert Kline obituary". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Against the Storm: Herbert Kline in a Darkened Europe". Flicker Alley.
  5. ^ Thomas, Kevin (21 August 1976). "3 Curiosities from 1921-37". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Virginia Wright". Daily News. 7 November 1944. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Watch Lights Out in Europe | MoMA Virtual Cinema Streaming | MoMA".
  8. ^ Davis, Shirley (1 August 1981). "Stasberg film is in the can". Quad City Times. Retrieved 6 September 2024.