Joseph Bato


Joseph Bato was a Hungarian artist. He fled Germany following the Nazi takeover due to his Jewish heritage and settled in London where he was employed as an art director and costume designer in the Cinema of [the United Kingdom|British film industry]. He worked for London Films on a number of productions including the 1949 film The Third Man.

Selected filmography

Bonnie [Prince Charlie (1948 film)|Bonnie Prince Charlie] The Third Man The [Elusive Pimpernel (1950 film)|The Elusive Pimpernel] The Happiest Days of [Your Life (film)|The Happiest Days of Your Life] Lady Godiva Rides Again The Wonder Kid The Sound Barrier The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan The Intruder The [Heart of the Matter (film)|The Heart of the Matter] The Belles of St. Trinian's An [Inspector Calls (1954 film)|An Inspector Calls] The [Deep Blue Sea (1955 film)|The Deep Blue Sea] Raising a Riot They [Can't Hang Me] Blue Murder at St. Trinian's