Sunrise

film by Murnau [1927]

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discussed in biography
- In F.W. Murnau
  His first American production, Sunrise (1927), was another masterpiece that has been hailed by many critics as the finest silent film ever produced by a Hollywood studio; it was also one of three films to earn for Janet Gaynor the first Academy Award for best actress. Unfortunately, it was…
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film noir
- In film noir: Lighting
  Murnau (Nosferatu, 1922; Sunrise, 1927).
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Oscar for best picture (most unique and artistic picture), 1928