German filmmaker and set designer. He died of sepsis from an untreated tooth infection in 1929 at the age of 44.
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Paul Leni was a prominent German filmmaker and production designer who became a significant figure in the silent era of international cinema.
He is primarily recognized for directing influential films such as The Man Who Laughs, The Cat and the Canary, and Waxworks.
His work is characterized by a blend of German Expressionism and atmospheric tension, owing much to his extensive background as an artist and set designer.
