Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction: “How Did Lubitsch Do It?” 1
4. 1. “Herr Ernst Lubitsch” 35
5. 2. “Who Is Ernst Lubitsch?” 91
6. 3. The “Berlin Style” in Hollywood 135
7. 4. Tin Cans in a Warehouse? 187
8. 5. “Give Me a Moment, Please” 231
9. 6. “In Times Like These ...” 273
10. 7. Master of the Ineffable 331
11. 8. The Aging Master 385
12. 9. The Door Closes 425
13. Epilogue: The Importance of Being Ernst 461
14. Acknowledgments and Influences 481
15. Filmography 493
16. Notes on Sources 503
17. Index 535