Portrait of Ernst Lubitsch

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

Where to start with Ernst Lubitsch

Other books in order

  1. Ninotchka, Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas (1975)

    256 pages

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.