Biography

Rouben Zachary Mamoulian (October 8, 1897 – December 4, 1987) was an Armenian-American film and theatre director. In the interview compilation book Directing the Film (Acrobat Books), Mamoulian declared a strong preference for a stylized look to his scenes, stating that he was more interested in creating a poetic look to his films than in showing ordinary realism. Parts of Becky Sharp, and almost the whole of Blood and Sand, with their heightened and artificial use of Technicolor, demonstrate what Mamoulian meant by this. He also wrote a book called Applause.

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View Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood

Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood

2001Film
7.2
View George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

1985Film
5.6
View The Horror of It All
The Horror of It All

The Horror of It All

1983Film
8.0
View Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

2003Film0
View Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Garbo, by Joan Crawford

Garbo, by Joan Crawford

1969Film
4.0