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Arnold Lipp
Arnold Lippschitz (1901–1952) was a German screenwriter. Born the son of the playwright Arthur Lippschitz, his young brother was the art director Herbert Lippschitz. He began his film career in 1918 at the end of the First World War. Of Jewish background, he fled Nazi Germany going on to work in the French film industry where he was credited as ''Arnold Lipp'', working among other films on ''Yoshiwara'' (1937) by Max Ophüls.White p.368 Following the German invasion of France he emigrated to America, working in Hollywood where he was credited as Arnold Phillips. Selected filmography * ''The Woman in Doctor's Garb'' (1920) * ''Dance into Happiness'' (1930) * '' The Secret of the Red Cat'' (1931) * ''Crime Reporter Holm'' (1932) * ''Das Millionentestament'' (1932) * ''At Your Orders, Sergeant'' (1932) * ''Secret of the Blue Room'' (1932) * '' The Mystery of the Blue Room'' (1933) * ''The Roberts Case'' (1933) * ''Beauty of the Night'' (1934) * ''Le Roi des Champs-Élysées'' (1934) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berlin
Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. Berlin's urban area, which has a population of around 4.5 million, is the second most populous urban area in Germany after the Ruhr. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions. Berlin straddles the banks of the Spree, which flows into the Havel (a tributary of the Elbe) in the western borough of Spandau. Among the city's main topographical features are the many lakes in the western and southeastern boroughs formed by the Spree, Havel and Dahme, the largest of which is Lake Müggelsee. Due to its l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Of The Blue Room
''The Mystery of the Blue Room'' (Czech: ''Záhada modrého pokoje'') is a 1933 Czechoslovak mystery film, directed by Miroslav Cikán. It is a remake of the German film ''Secret of the Blue Room'' (1932). It stars Karel Hašler, František Kovářík, and Jaroslav Marvan. Synopsis At a country house, to impress his girlfriend a young man volunteers to spend the night in the famous Blue Room where a notorious murder took place many years before. In the morning he has completely vanished. Cast *Karel Hašler as Count Hellford *František Kovářík as Valet Pavel *Jaroslav Marvan as Inspector Gent *Antonín Novotný * Helena Sedláková as Betty *Jiřina Šejbalová as Countess Hellford *František Smolík as the Stranger *Milada Smolíková as Marie *Jan Sviták as Naval officer * Miroslav Svoboda as Tom Brandt * Bedřich Vrbský as Betectiv Brown *Rudolf Žák as Plainclothes Man References Bibliography * Alfred Krautz. ''International Directory of Cinematographers Set and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lafarge Case
''The Lafarge Case'' (French: ''L'Affaire Lafarge'') is a 1938 French historical crime film directed by Pierre Chenal and starring Pierre Renoir, Marcelle Chantal and Raymond Rouleau. It recalls a famous nineteenth century case, and is mostly portrayed in flashback.Andrew p.164 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Gys and Eugène Lourié Eugène Lourié (russian: Евгений Лурье; 8 April 1903 – 26 May 1991) was a French film director, art director, production designer, set designer and screenwriter who was known for his collaborations with Jean Renoir and for .... Cast References Bibliography * Andrews, Dudley. ''Mists of Regret: Culture and Sensibility in Classic French Film''. Princeton University Press, 1995. External links * 1938 films 1930s French-language films French crime drama films Films directed by Pierre Chenal 1938 crime drama films French historical films 1930s historical films Films set in the 19th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boulot The Aviator
''Boulot the Aviator'' (French: ''Boulot aviateur'') is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Maurice de Canonge and starring Robert Arnoux, Michel Simon and Marguerite Moreno. It was based on the 1932 novel ''Aventures cocasses de Boulot, aviateur'' by Georges de La Fouchardière and Alain Laubreaux.Bessy & Chirat p.185 Synopsis A fake baron runs a fraudulent insurance company. His latest swindle is to try and cheat the drunken Boulot. Cast * Robert Arnoux as Boulot * Michel Simon as Baron Gobèche * Marguerite Moreno as Cléôpartre de de Bérodie * Jacqueline Daix as Fifine * Jean Tissier as M. Squale * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as La cuisinière * Abel Jacquin as André Lemocot * Albert Broquin * Gisèle Delbart * Lisette Missier * Pierre Moreno * Robert Ozanne * Jean Sinoël * Jean Témerson * Jacques Vitry Ancient and noble French family names, Jacques, Jacq, or James are believed to originate from the Middle Ages in the historic northwest Brittany region in Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Refrain
''The Great Refrain'' (French: ''Le grand refrain'') is a 1936 French musical comedy drama film directed by Yves Mirande and Robert Siodmak and starring Fernand Gravey, Jacqueline Francell and Jeanne Aubert. Bessy & Chirat p.177 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Gys and Eugène Lourié. Cast * Fernand Gravey as Charles Panard - un compositeur de talent * Jacqueline Francell as Yvette Leclerc - la petite amie de Charles * André Alerme as André Davin - un éditeur musical * Jeanne Aubert as Léone de Vinci - une chnateuse vedette * Gabriel Signoret as Le marquis de Barfleur * Jean Tissier as Le réalisateur * Raymond Aimos as Le clochard * Lucien Callamand as Le barman * Jean Dax as Le directeur du cinéma * Cécile Lemaire as La capitaine des girls * Madeleine Suffel as L'amie d'Yvette * Emile Saulieu as Le domestique de Barfleur * Roger Legris Roger Legris (3 July 1898 – 22 May 1981) was a French actor. Selected filmography * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charley's Aunt (1936 Film)
''Charley's Aunt'' (French: ''La marraine de Charley'') is a 1936 French comedy film directed by Pierre Colombier and starring Lucien Baroux, Olly von Flint and Monique Rolland. It is based on the 1892 play '' Charley's Aunt'' by Brandon Thomas.Goble p.458 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis A young man invites his fiancee and her father to visit him at his lodgings at Oxford University. He expects them to be chaperoned by his aunt arriving from Brazil but when she is delayed he gers his servant to impersonate her. Cast * Lucien Baroux as William * Olly von Flint as Olly Parker * Monique Rolland as Kitty Spettik * Julien Carette as Spettik * Claude Lehmann as Charley * Georges Mauloy as Le colonel * Robert Goupil as Pitt * George Rigaud as Jack * Marguerite Moreno as Lucie d'Alvadorez * Léna Darthès as Betty * Jean Dax as L'huissier * Guy Derlan as Le secrétaire * Hubert as Un rédacteur * Max Lerel Max or MAX ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Arthur (film)
Port Arthur may refer to: In China: * Port Arthur, China, now called Lüshunkou District, in the city of Dalian ** Port Arthur massacre (China) in the Sino-Japanese War in 1894 ** Battle of Port Arthur, a sea battle in the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 ** Siege of Port Arthur, a land battle in 1904 In Australia: * Port Arthur, Tasmania, the site of a historic convict settlement ** Port Arthur massacre (Australia), which occurred in Port Arthur, Tasmania in 1996 *Port Arthur, South Australia, a locality In the United States: * Port Arthur, Texas, a city in the United States * Port Arthur, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community In Canada: * Port Arthur, Ontario, a former city, now a part of Thunder Bay ** Port Arthur (electoral district) In Finland: * VIII District, Turku The VIII District, also known as Port Arthur (or Portsa in colloquial Finnish), is one of the central districts of Turku, Finland. It is located on the west side of the river Aura, between ''Puistokatu'' and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brighton Strangler
''The Brighton Strangler'' is a 1945 American crime film directed by Max Nosseck and starring John Loder, June Duprez and Michael St. Angel. During the blitz in wartime London, an actor suffers concussion and believes himself to be the character he has most recently been playing - a vicious strangler with a hit list of potential victims. Cast * John Loder as Reginald Parker / Edward Grey * June Duprez as April Manby Carson * Michael St. Angel as Lieutenant Bob Carson * Miles Mander as Chief Inspector W.R. Allison * Rose Hobart as Dorothy Kent * Gilbert Emery as Doctor Manby (final film) * Rex Evans as Leslie Shelton * Matthew Boulton as Inspector Graham * Olaf Hytten as Banks, the valet * Lydia Bilbrook as Mrs Manby * Ian Wolfe as Lord Mayor * Frank Mayo Frank Mayo may refer to: * Frank M. Mayo (1839–1896), American actor and comedian * Frank Mayo (actor) Frank Lorimer Mayo (June 28, 1889 – July 9, 1963) was an American actor. He appeared in 310 films be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De Big Van Het Regiment
'' De Big van het Regiment '' is a 1935 Dutch film directed by Max Nosseck. Cast *Philip Dorn ... Berkhage (as Frits van Dongen) * Fien de la Mar ... Fietje * Heintje Davids ... Annemie * Jopie Koopman ... Nora *Sylvain Poons ... Maupie * Johan Kaart ... Jan Adriaanse (as Johan Kaart jr.) *Adolphe Engers ... Kruitnagel * Hansje Anderiesen ... De Big (as Jansje Anderiesen) *Matthieu van Eysden ... Piet * Jan Van Ees ... Army Officer * Piet Te Nuyl (as Piet te Nuyl sr.) * Jan C. De Vos (as Jan C. de Vos jr.) * Jac. Van Bijlevelt * Cruys Voorbergh *Jan van Dommelen Jan van Dommelen (28 April 1878 – 26 October 1942) was a Dutch film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 44 films between 1911 and 1939. Filmography * '' Boefje'' (1939) * '' De Big van het Regiment'' (1935) * '' De Familie van mijn ... ... Vader van Nora External links * 1935 films Dutch black-and-white films Films set in 1915 Films directed by Max Nosseck Dutch comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Cattle (film)
''Wild Cattle'' (Portuguese: ''Gado Bravo'') is a 1934 Portuguese romantic comedy film directed by António Lopes Ribeiro and Max Nosseck and starring Nita Brandao, Olly Gebauer and Mariana Alves.Vieira p.82 A number of those employed on the film were exiles from Nazi Germany. The film's sets were designed by the art director Herbert Lippschitz. Cast * Nita Brandao as Branca * Olly Gebauer as Nina * Mariana Alves as Mariana * Raul de Carvalho as Manuel Garrido * Arthur Duarte as Arthur Fernandes * Sig Arno as Jackson * Alberto Reis as Pascoal * Armando Machado Armando Artur da Silva Machado ( Lisbon, 1899-1974) was a Portuguese fadista, guitarist and "viola" player, meaning the viola caipira guitar. He performed with his wife Maria de Lourdes Machado, a nurse who became an accomplished Fado singer. In 19 ... as Joaquim * José Santos as Taberneiro * Falcau * Baltasar de Azevedo * António Silva References Bibliography * Vieira, Patricia. ''Portugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Sailors (1934 Film)
''Three Sailors'' (French: ''Trois de la marine'') is a 1934 French comedy film directed by Charles Barrois and starring Armand Bernard Armand Bernard (born Armand Joseph Bernard; 21 March 1893 – 13 June 1968) was a French comic actor and composer known mainly for his prolific work in film. Selected filmography * '' Le traitement du hoquet'' (1918) * '' The Little Cafe ..., Betty Stockfeld and Henri Alibert.Goble p.6 It was remade in 1957. Cast References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1934 films 1934 comedy films French comedy films 1930s French-language films Seafaring films French black-and-white films Films based on operettas 1930s French films {{1930s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
