Korda
Sir Alexander (Sándor Kellner) 1893–1956, British film producer, born in Hungary.
Contemporary Examples
Korda argues convincingly that Lee was ambivalent about slavery.
How I Learned to Hate Robert E. Lee Christopher Dickey June 21, 2014
But, as Korda clearly recognizes, Lee himself could be almost as impenetrable as stone.
How I Learned to Hate Robert E. Lee Christopher Dickey June 21, 2014
noun
Sir Alexander, real name Sandor Kellner. 1893–1956, British film producer and director, born in Hungary: his films include The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934), Anna Karenina (1948), and The Third Man (1949)
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