Stellan Rye
Danish film director
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Stellan Rye (4 July 1880 – 14 November 1914) was a Danish-born film director, active in the early 20th century. Rye was born in Randers.
Born4 July 1880
Randers, Denmark
Died14 November 1914 (aged 34)
OccupationFilm director
Causeof deathDied as prisoner of war
Stellan Rye | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 July 1880 Randers, Denmark |
| Died | 14 November 1914 (aged 34) |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Military service | |
| Cause of death | Died as prisoner of war |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch | Reichsheer |
| Service years | 1914 |
In 1913 he created (together with Hanns Heinz Ewers and Paul Wegener) the silent film Der Student von Prag (The Student of Prague). At the outbreak of World War I he joined the Reichsheer (German Army). He died in France, a prisoner of war.
External links
- Biography Archived 23 December 2005 at the Wayback Machine from the German Film association
- Stellan Rye at IMDb
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