Production
Joe Pasternak
DE, EN, HU cinema · 95 credits
Born
19 September 1901
Died
13 September 1991 (aged 89)
Birthplace
Szilágysomlyó, Austria-Hungary
Also known as Joseph Pasternak
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Herman "Joe" Pasternak (September 19, 1901 – September 13, 1991) was an Hungarian-born American film producer in Hollywood. He was born to a Jewish family in Szilágysomlyó, Austria-Hungary (now Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania). His father was a town clerk and Pasternak was one of eleven children. In 1920 he emigrated to the US as a teenager and went to stay with an uncle in Philadelphia. He worked in a factory, punching holes in leather belts, and did a variety of other jobs. He also studied acting in New York. Pasternak became an assistant director at Paramount on The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Several years later he was directing at Universal. In 1928 Universal sent him as an associate producer to Germany. Upon return from Europe he produced a number of hits with new talent such as Deanna Durbin and Gloria Jean, reputedly saving Universal from Bankruptcy. Pasternak also had careers at MGM, Fox and Euterpe. He made mostly musicals. In 1968 he was stricken with Parkinson's Disease. He recovered slightly two years later but made no more films. He said at the time "I am proud that I have produced 105 pictures and not one of them is adults only." In 1980 he estimated his films had earned $400 million. "If I had a percentage I'd be the richest man in town," he said. His career as a film producer spanned 40 years and earned him two Oscar nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations. He retired in 1968, having produced more than ninety feature-length films as well as three Academy Award shows.
Known for
Filmography
The Sweet Ride
Producer
Spinout
Producer
Made in Paris
Producer
Penelope
Executive Producer
Girl Happy
Producer
Looking for Love
Producer
A Ticklish Affair
Producer
Billy Rose's Jumbo
Producer
Where the Boys Are
Producer
Ask Any Girl
Producer
Party Girl
Producer
The Opposite Sex
Producer
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Producer
Hit the Deck
Producer
Love Me or Leave Me
Producer
The Student Prince
Producer
Flame and the Flesh
Producer
Athena
Producer
Small Town Girl
Producer
Easy to Love
Producer
Latin Lovers
Producer
Skirts Ahoy!
Producer
The Merry Widow
Producer
Because You're Mine
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The Strip
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The Great Caruso
Producer
Summer Stock
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Duchess of Idaho
Producer
Nancy Goes to Rio
Producer
That Midnight Kiss
Producer
Luxury Liner
Producer
The Kissing Bandit
Producer
Big City
Producer
A Date with Judy
Producer
The Unfinished Dance
Producer
This Time for Keeps
Producer
No Leave, No Love
Producer
Holiday in Mexico
Producer
Anchors Aweigh
Producer
Thrill of a Romance
Producer
Music for Millions
Producer
Song of Russia
Producer
Presenting Lily Mars
Producer
Thousands Cheer
Producer
Seven Sweethearts
Producer
Nice Girl?
Producer
It Started with Eve
Producer
It's a Date
Producer
Spring Parade
Producer
Seven Sinners
Producer
Destry Rides Again
Producer
First Love
Producer
The Under-Pup
Producer
Mad About Music
Producer
Youth Takes a Fling
Producer
That Certain Age
Producer
Three Smart Girls
Producer
Catherine the Last
Producer
Little Mother
Producer
Csibi, der Fratz
Producer
Peter
Producer
Pardon, tévedtem
Producer
Scandal in Budapest
Producer
I Go Out and You Stay Here
Production Manager
One Hour of Happiness
Production Manager
Zeugen gesucht
1930
Zeugen gesucht
Production Manager
Der Teufelsreporter
Producer
Frühlingsrauschen - Tränen, die ich dir geweint
1929
Frühlingsrauschen - Tränen, die ich dir geweint
Production Manager
The Phantom of the Opera
Assistant Director