Pronunciation: [wˈɒltə ɹˈa͡ɪzt͡ʃ] (IPA) 
"Walter Reisch" is spelled as /ˈvɑltər raɪʃ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "wal" is pronounced as "vahl" with a broad "a" sound. The second syllable "ter" is pronounced as "tər" with a short "e" sound. The last name "Reisch" is pronounced as "raɪʃ" with a long "i" sound and a soft "sh" sound at the end. This transcription helps to accurately represent the correct pronunciation of the name.
Walter Reisch (1903-1983) was an Austrian-born American screenwriter and film producer. He is best known for his work in the Hollywood film industry during the Golden Age of cinema.
Reisch began his career in Vienna, Austria, where he wrote plays and worked as a film critic. In the early 1930s, he relocated to Berlin, Germany, and became a prominent screenwriter for German films. Due to the rise of the Nazi party, Reisch fled to the United States in 1933, where he continued his career in the American film industry.
Throughout his career, Reisch contributed to numerous successful films, showcasing his versatility and adaptability as a writer. His work includes a wide range of genres, from musicals to romantic comedies and crime thrillers. Some of his notable collaborations include the films "Ninotchka" (1939), "Gaslight" (1944), and "The Red Shoes" (1948).
Reisch earned critical acclaim and recognition for his screenwriting skills, with two Academy Award nominations and one win for Best Original Story for the film "Three Smart Girls" (1936). He also had a brief stint as a producer, co-producing the film "Specter of the Rose" (1946).
Walter Reisch's contributions to the film industry have solidified his place as a talented and influential figure, leaving a lasting impact on Hollywood's Golden Age.
The name "Walter Reisch" does not have an etymology as it is a combination of two separate names.
The name "Walter" is of Germanic origin and means "ruler of the army" or "powerful army". It was derived from the Old High German name "Waldhar", which is composed of the elements "wald" meaning "rule" or "ruler" and "heri" meaning "army" or "soldier".
On the other hand, "Reisch" does not have a well-known etymology or meaning. It may potentially be a variant spelling or derivation of a different name, but without further information, it is difficult to determine its origin or significance.
