Bernard Vorhaus

Screenwriter, Film director

1904 – 2000

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Who was Bernard Vorhaus?

Bernard Vorhaus was an American film director born in New York City.

The Harvard University graduate, in addition to directing thirty-two films, was also the mentor to future film director David Lean, some of whose work as a film editor early in his career was on Vorhaus pictures. He worked steadily as a screenwriter in Hollywood while in his 20s but wanted to direct movies. He eventually decided to move to England and began directing B-movies or quota quickies, most notably The Last Journey. After success in England, Vorhaus moved back to the U.S. and began working at Republic Pictures again directing B-movies.

Vorhaus was blacklisted in 1951 at HUAC hearings. Vorhaus had already moved to Europe at that time and directed a few minor films while there. He finally returned to England and retired from the film business, founding a business specialising in house renovations.

Vorhaus had two children, Gwyn and David, an electronic music pioneer who worked under the name White Noise.

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Born
Dec 25, 1904
New York City
Also known as
  • Piero Mussetta
  • Pieo Mussetta
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Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
Nov 23, 2000
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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