Ernst Lubitsch books in order
German-American actor and film director
- Lived
- 1892–1947
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 1
Ernst Lubitsch published 1 book. The best-known is Ninotchka, Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas.
Updated September 2026
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Ninotchka, Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas
Ernst Lubitsch's most-read book.
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Ninotchka, Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas (1975)
About Ernst Lubitsch
Ernst Lubitsch was a German and American film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch". Among his best known works are Trouble in Paradise (1932), Design for Living (1933), Ninotchka (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), To Be or Not to Be (1942) and Heaven Can Wait (1943).
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Ernst Lubitsch FAQ
- How many books has Ernst Lubitsch written?
- Ernst Lubitsch published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ernst Lubitsch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Ninotchka, Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas.
- What is Ernst Lubitsch's most famous book?
- Ninotchka, Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas is Ernst Lubitsch's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.