Josef Berne

Josef Berne (January 19, 1904 – December 19, 1964) was a Ukrainian-born American writer, film director and producer. Berne was born Josef Berstein on January 19, 1904, in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). He also wrote and directed Yiddish language dramas. He directed 32 films between 1933 and 1950, most of which were short films. He died on December 19, 1964, aged 60 in Palm Springs, California.