Béla Gaál

Béla Gaál (1893 – 1945) was a Hungarian film director, screenwriter, and set designer prominent during the silent film era and the early sound film period in Hungary. He is considered one of the pioneers of Hungarian cinema.

Gaál began his career as a set designer before transitioning to directing. He directed numerous films, spanning genres such as drama, comedy, and romance. Some of his notable works include Csak egy kislány van a világon (There's Only One Girl in the World) (1929), a popular romantic comedy, and other films which solidified his reputation within the Hungarian film industry.

He also contributed to the development of early Hungarian sound films. His work is characterized by its attention to visual detail and often incorporated elements of Hungarian folklore and culture.

Béla Gaál died in 1945. Despite his contributions, his work is not as widely recognized internationally as some of his contemporaries.