Henry Koster

Henry Koster, the cinematic eye that captured the heart of Hollywood's golden age. Born in 1905 in Berlin, Germany, Koster's directorial career spanned from the 1930s to the 1960s, during which he dabbled in a range of genres from musicals and comedies to dramas. He is most well-known for his films like "The Bishop's Wife," "Harvey," and "The Virgin Queen," and while he may not have bagged awards at the major film festivals, his film "The Robe" scored an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. Koster's authorial style was marked by his knack for clever storytelling, often infusing humor into dramatic narratives. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Koster was a man who reveled in the joy of filmmaking, his passion palpable in every frame he shot.