Karl Emil Ståhlberg
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Karl Emil Ståhlberg

Finnish photographer and engineer (1862–1919)

Karl Emil Ståhlberg (30 November 1862 – 27 June 1919) was a Finnish photographer and engineer. He founded and managed his own studio Atelier Apollo in Helsinki.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Karl Emil Ståhlberg (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Nov 30, 1862, died Jun 27, 1919.1

About

On 3 April 1904, K. E. Ståhlberg opened Finland's first film theater called Världen Runt – Maailman Ympäri. He also became the country's first film producer, who initially specialized in creating short documentary films. In 1907, Ståhlberg started a screenplay contest which eventually led to the creation of the first Finnish fictional film, Salaviinanpolttajat. Ståhlberg also produced the film and hired his friend, the painter Louis Sparre to direct it.

K. E. Ståhlberg was born in Kuhmo, and was the cousin of Finland's first president Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg.

From Wikipedia’s article on Karl Emil Ståhlberg, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Career

Occupation: film director, theatre manager, engineer, cinematographer, photographer, businessperson, film producer, surveyor.4

Personal life

  • BornNov 30, 1862, Kuhmo5
  • DiedJun 27, 1919, Helsinki6
  • CitizenshipGrand Duchy of Finland, Finland7
  • SpousesSonja Ståhlberg8 9; Aurora Ståhlberg8 9