Only for my family and close friends.
Joseph L. Mankiewicz 1909–1993, USA
Wit, words, and women on the edge.
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5/25/20251 min read
A master of dialogue and structure, Mankiewicz was one of classic Hollywood's great writer-directors.
Known for his sophisticated screenplays and complex female characters, his work straddles drama and social commentary.
He won back-to-back Oscars for both writing and directing—an unprecedented achievement that testifies to his storytelling genius.
Essential Films:
All About Eve (1950)
A Letter to Three Wives (1949)
The Barefoot Contessa (1954)
Cleopatra (1963)