Johannes Guter
Johannes Guter | |
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| Born | Jānis Gūters 25 April 1882 |
| Died | 18 March 1962 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, writer |
| Years active | 1917–1944 |
| Spouse(s) | Mirdza Šmitchene, Heidy Wilms (from 1919) |
Johannes Guter (born Jānis Gūters; 25 April 1882 – 18 March 1962) was a Latvian-born German filmmaker, screenwriter, and occasional film producer. Although most of his work is now lost, he is considered a pioneer of German silent cinema and expressionism.