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Michael Curtiz
Michael Curtiz.
Michael Curtizâs original Hungarian name was MihĂĄly KertĂ©sz.1
A prolific Hungarian-American director, he is best known for his work at Warner Brothers, where he directed iconic films such as Casablanca and The Adventures of Robin Hood.2