Henry Blanke

Screenwriter, Film producer

1901 – 1981

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Who was Henry Blanke?

Henry Blanke was a German-born film producer who also worked as an assistant director, supervisor, writer, and production manager. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for The Nun's Story.

Born in Steglitz, Berlin, Germany, Blanke began his career as a film cutter in 1920. He produced nine films in his native Germany before emigrating to Hollywood, where his first film was Mystery of the Wax Museum.

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Born
Dec 30, 1901
Steglitz
Also known as
  • Heinz Blanke
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Nationality
  • Germany
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
May 28, 1981
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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