Joseph L. Mankiewicz 1909–1993, USA

Wit, words, and women on the edge.

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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)