Walter Ruttmann

German film director (1887-1941).

Born December 28th, 1887 in Frankfurt am Main. [ref]

Died July 15th, 1941 at 53 years old in Berlin (embolism). [ref]

Occupations
animator, cinematographer, film director, illustrator, painter, screenwriter
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