Walter von Bonhorst

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Walter von Bonhorst (born October 21, 1904 in Frankfurt am Main ; † May 21, 1978 in Schweinfurt ) was a German film editor . Married to Hildegard von Bonhorst. Three daughters: Renate, Charlotte and Erika. Second marriage to Carla von Bonhorst.

Life

He began his professional career in 1924 as a camera assistant and switched to film editing in 1935 . From 1939 he worked for the Tobis , most recently for the UFA . After the end of the war he continued to work for German production companies. Shortly before his 70th birthday, he retired from the film business and spent the rest of his life in southern Germany.

Filmography (selection)

literature

  • Kay Less : The film's great personal dictionary . The actors, directors, cameramen, producers, composers, screenwriters, film architects, outfitters, costume designers, editors, sound engineers, make-up artists and special effects designers of the 20th century. Volume 1: A - C. Erik Aaes - Jack Carson. Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf, Berlin 2001, ISBN 3-89602-340-3 , p. 464.

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personal data
SURNAME Bonhorst, Walter von
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German film editor
DATE OF BIRTH October 21, 1904
PLACE OF BIRTH Frankfurt am Main
DATE OF DEATH May 21, 1978
Place of death Schweinfurt