Berthold Viertel, a multifaceted individual of great creative talent, emerged into the world on June 28, 1885, in the vibrant city of Vienna, Austria-Hungary. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact as a masterful director and writer, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable works such as the 1931 cinematic masterpiece "Die heilige Flamme", the 1923 theatrical sensation "Nora", and the 1925 production "Die Perücke".
Throughout his personal life, Viertel was united in matrimony to three remarkable women: Elisabeth Neumann-Viertel, a talented partner in his creative endeavors; Salka Viertel, a woman of great intellectual and artistic prowess; and Grete Rouszicka, a loving companion.
Sadly, Berthold Viertel's remarkable life came to a close on September 24, 1953, in the city that had been his birthplace and lifelong home, Vienna, Austria.
