von Sternberg

American  

[von sturn-burg] / vɒn ˈstɜrn bɜrg /

noun

1. Josef or Joseph Josef Stern, 1894–1969, U.S. film director and screenwriter, born in Austria.

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von Sternberg British  

/ fɔn ˈʃtɛrnbɛrk, vɒn ˈstɜːnˌbɜːɡ /

noun

1. Joseph (ˈjoːzɛf), real name Jonas Sternberg. 1894–1969, US film director, born in Austria, whose films include The Blue Angel (1930), Blonde Venus (1932), The Scarlet Empress (1934), and the unfinished I, Claudius (1937)

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Example Sentences

Having just starred opposite Marlene Dietrich for Josef von Sternberg, he would go on to appear opposite leading ladies as diverse as Greta Garbo, Claudette Colbert and Bette Davis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

We put together a tribute evening at the American Cinematheque, and Rudy’s screenwriter Jerry Jones, cinematographer Nicholas von Sternberg, and “Dolemite” composer Ben Taylor participated.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2019

Another key image in the exhibit is a poster for The Scarlet Empress from 1934 starring Marlene Dietrich, directed by Josef von Sternberg.

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2019

Marlene Dietrich was a little-known German actress when she was cast as the title figure of this tragicomedy directed by Josef von Sternberg.

From New York Times • May 10, 2018

Heinrich Ungern von Sternberg, called 'Ax,' was a wandering knight.

From Beasts, Men and Gods by Ossendowski, Ferdinand