Gyula Gál

He was one of the great actors of the era depicting characters. From 1901 to 1939 he was a teacher at the School for Dramatic Arts, a pedagogue with great ability. He wrote theatre plays (Leszámolás, Arad, 1917) and opera librettos (Vezeklõk, Bp., 1894). He filmed in the period of the silent picture. His name is associated with one of the most important pieces of the twenties, A megbûvöltek (1921), which he adapted from the story of Dostoievski. His work was characterised by a high artistic standard, a strength to create atmosphere and to carefully select the players.