Paul Leni

Paul Leni (8 July 1885 – 2 September 1929) was a German film director and production designer who worked in Hollywood during the 1920s. He is best known for his work on silent horror films, particularly The Cat and the Canary and The Man Who Laughs. He was known for his innovative use of light and shadow, and his contributions to the development of German Expressionist cinema. He died at the age of 44 from blood poisoning. His work has been influential on later horror and suspense films.

The Cat and The Canary 1927

The Cat and the Canary 1927 is about heirs spending a night in a haunted mansion and being targeted by a vengeful figure seeking retribution.

The Man Who Laughs 1928

The Man Who Laughs 1928 is based on Victor Hugo’s novel about a disfigured performer in 17th century England who struggles with his identity, class, and love.

The Last Warning 1929

The Last Warning 1929 follows a group of actors who gather to perform a play in an abandoned theater, only to be haunted by a series of eerie and deadly events.

Films

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949 follows the duo’s involvement in a murder case at a creepy hotel, with Boris Karloff as a suspicious guest.

Films

Calling Dr Death 1943

Calling Dr Death 1943 follows a neurosurgeon’s search for his wife’s killer while confronting his own guilt and sanity.

Films

The Invisible Man Returns 1939

The Invisible Man Returns 1939 follows the story of a man is falsely accused of murder and uses the invisibility serum to escape from prison and clear his name, leading to a thrilling and dangerous chase to catch the real killer.

Paul Leni

The Cat and The Canary 1927

The Man Who Laughs 1928

The Last Warning 1929

House of Dracula 1945

The Invisible Woman 1940

Invisible Agent 1942

Bride of Frankenstein 1935

Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man 1943