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Alois Melichar
Alois Melichar (18 April 1896, in Vienna – 9 April 1976, in Munich) was an Austrian composer, conductor, arranger, and music critic. He was a student of Joseph Marx at the Vienna Academy of Music, then of Franz Schreker at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin, but later became increasingly culturally conservative. From 1923 to 1926 Melichar was in the Caucasus, where he collected materials on Caucasian folk songs. He then lived in Berlin and Vienna. As a composer, he followed the safe footpath of Max Reger, Hans Pfitzner, and Paul Graener; he wrote a symphonic poem, ''Der Dom'' (1934); ''Rhapsodie über ein schwedisches Volkslied'' (1939); ''Lustspiel-Ouvertüre'' (1942); lieder; and film music. Under contract to UFA he composed music for many films during the National Socialist period. After World War II Melichar became increasingly polemic in his attacks on modernist music. His pamphlets include ''Die unteilbare Musik'' ("Indivisible music" 1952), ''Musik in der Zwangsjack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munich
Munich ( ; german: München ; bar, Minga ) is the capital and most populous city of the States of Germany, German state of Bavaria. With a population of 1,558,395 inhabitants as of 31 July 2020, it is the List of cities in Germany by population, third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and thus the largest which does not constitute its own state, as well as the List of cities in the European Union by population within city limits, 11th-largest city in the European Union. The Munich Metropolitan Region, city's metropolitan region is home to 6 million people. Straddling the banks of the River Isar (a tributary of the Danube) north of the Northern Limestone Alps, Bavarian Alps, Munich is the seat of the Bavarian Regierungsbezirk, administrative region of Upper Bavaria, while being the population density, most densely populated municipality in Germany (4,500 people per km2). Munich is the second-largest city in the Bavarian dialects, Bavarian dialect area, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If It Were Not For Music
''Wenn die Musik nicht wär'' (English: ''If It Were Not for Music'') is a 1935 German drama film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Paul Hörbiger, Willi Schaeffers and Ida Wüst. The film was shot at the Grunewald Studios in Berlin. It is based on the novel ''Der Kraft-Mayr'' by Ernst von Wolzogen. The film's art direction was by Fritz Maurischat and Karl Weber. Plot Franz Liszt, renowned and influential, assists a piano instructor who is facing difficulties and lacks worldly experience. Liszt aids the tutor in securing a prestigious role in Munich while also protecting him from a malevolent foreign rival who seeks to win over the tutor's beloved. Cast * Paul Hörbiger as Florian Mayr, genannt 'Kraft-Mayr' * Willi Schaeffers as Konsul Burmeester * Ida Wüst as Seine Frau * Karin Hardt as Thekla, seine Tochter * Sybille Schmitz as Ilonka Badacz * Harry Hardt as Baron Poldi * Luis Rainer as Franz Liszt * Annemarie Steinsieck as Gräfin Tockenburg * Herta Worell as Diri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Life For Ireland
''My Life for Ireland'' (german: Mein Leben für Irland) is a Nazi propaganda movie from 1941 directed by Max W. Kimmich, telling a story of an Irish nationalist family and their involvement in the Irish struggle of independence over two generations. The movie was produced for Nazi-occupied Europe with the intent of challenging pro-British allegiances; yet in some cases it had the unintended effect of making audiences identify the Irish struggle with their own resistance against the Nazis. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Wilhelm Depenau and Otto Erdmann. Plot The film covers the story of two generations of an Irish nationalist family; starting with Michael O'Brien (Werner Hinz) and following with his son, also Michael (Will Quadflieg), eighteen years later in 1921. The film commences in Dublin in 1903. A squad of police officers break into a thatched hovel and evict the family, throwing a young child to the floor. However they are ambushed by a group of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl From Barnhelm
''The Girl from Barnhelm'' (german: Das Fräulein von Barnhelm) is a 1940 German historical comedy film directed by Hans Schweikart and starring Käthe Gold, Ewald Balser and Fita Benkhoff. It is an adaptation of the 1767 play ''Minna von Barnhelm'' by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (, ; 22 January 1729 – 15 February 1781) was a philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic, and a representative of the Enlightenment era. His plays and theoretical writings substantially influenced the developmen ....Klossner p. 150 Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1940 films Films of Nazi Germany German historical comedy films 1940s historical comedy films German films based on plays Films set in the 1760s Films set in Prussia 1940s German-language films Films directed by Hans Schweikart German black-and-white films Bavaria Film films 1940 comedy films 1940s German films {{1940s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falstaff In Vienna
''Falstaff in Vienna'' (german: Falstaff in Wien) is a 1940 German musical comedy film directed by Leopold Hainisch and starring Hans Nielsen, Gusti Wolf and Paul Hörbiger.Fawkes p. 110 It portrays the life of the nineteenth century composer Otto Nicolai, known for works such as ''The Merry Wives of Windsor''. Cast In alphabetical order * Wolf Albach-Retty as Robert von Weitenegg * Ernst Benzinger as Prompter at the premiere * Erna Berger as Soprano * Helmut Berndsen as Falstaff actor * Luise Bethke-Zitzmann as Gardenfrau Mizzi's in Berlin * Eduard Bornträger as Theatre box attendant * Julius Brandt as Clerk Pokorny * Theo Brandt * Gaston Briese as Stage manager of the Royal Opera House Berlin * Curt Cappi as Organ grinder * Michele Danton as Italian street hawker * Karl Etlinger as Senior clark Mödlinger * Hugo Flink * Senta Foltin as Demoiselle Leonie * Charles Francois as Guest in the theatre box * Hans Göbel as Singer * Harry Hardt as Policeman * Franz Heigl as Schani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immortal Waltz
''Immortal Waltz'' () is a 1939 historical drama film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Paul Hörbiger, Dagny Servaes, and Maria Andergast. It was shot at the Rosenhügel Studios in Vienna. The film's art direction was by Julius von Borsody. The film portrays the lives the Austrian composer Johann Strauss I and family. The film was made by Wien-Film, a Vienna-based company set up after Austria had been incorporated into Greater Germany following the 1938 Anschluss. Plot Johann Strauss I firmly established himself as the leader of a dance band in Vienna in the 1840s. His sons Johann Strauss II and Josef obviously inherited their father's talent. Nevertheless, father Johann is strictly opposed to the two being trained as composers by concertmaster Amon, a good friend of his. Johann II and Josef attend the Vienna Polytechnic under paternal pressure, but Johann junior soon abandons his studies, which makes Johann angry at his son. Johann Strauss junior then goes his own way and br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Ilona
''Maria Ilona'' is a 1939 German historical drama film directed by Géza von Bolváry and starring Paula Wessely, Willy Birgel, and Paul Hörbiger Paul Hörbiger (29 April 1894 – 5 March 1981) was an Austrian theatre and film actor. Life and work Paul Hörbiger was born in the Hungarian capital Budapest, then part of Austria-Hungary, the son of engineer Hanns Hörbiger, founder of the .... The film is set in Austria during the reign of Ferdinand I. It is an adaptation of Oswald Richter-Tersik's novel ''Ilona Beck''. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1939 films German historical drama films 1930s historical drama films 1930s German-language films Films directed by Géza von Bolváry Films set in Vienna Films set in Hungary Films set in the 1840s Films set in the 1850s Films of Nazi Germany Terra Film films German black-and-white films 1939 drama films 1930s German films {{1930s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capriccio (1938 Film)
''Capriccio'' is a 1938 German historical comedy film directed by Karl Ritter and starring Lilian Harvey, Viktor Staal and Paul Kemp. The film is set in 18th century France, where a young woman enjoys a series of romantic adventures. The director, Ritter, was attempting to recreate the style of a René Clair comedy. The film's content was criticised by both Joseph Goebbels and Adolf Hitler. Harvey made only one further film in Germany before leaving for France. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios of UFA in Potsdam and premiered at the Gloria-Palast in Berlin.Klaus p.33 The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Röhrig Walter Röhrig (13 April 1897 – 1945) was a German art director.Stephens p.163 Selected filmography * '' The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'' (1920) * ''Masks'' (1920) * ''Parisian Women'' (1921) * '' Island of the Dead'' (1921) * ''Miss Julie'' (192 .... Selected cast References Bibliography * * Klaus, Ulrich J. ''Deutsche Tonfilme: Jah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanon (1938 Film)
''Nanon'' is a 1938 German historical film directed by Herbert Maisch and starring Erna Sack, Johannes Heesters and Dagny Servaes.Goble p. 484 It is based on the original operetta ''Nanon'' by Richard Genée which had a libretto by F Zell, although the music for this film was specially commissioned from Alois Melichar. It was produced by the giant German studio UFA, and is part of a cycle of operetta films made during the 1930s. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. It was a remake of the 1924 silent film of the same title. Cast * Erna Sack as Nanon Patin * Johannes Heesters as Marquis Charles d'Aubigne * Dagny Servaes as Ninon de l'Enclos * Kurt Meisel as Hector * Otto Gebühr as Jean Baptiste Molière * Oskar Sima as Marquis de Marsillac * Karl Paryla as Louis XIV * Berthold Ebbecke as Pierre * Ursula Deinert as Tänzerin * Clemens Hasse as Francois Patin * Paul Westermeier as 1. Korporal * Armin Schweizer as 2. Korporal * Oskar Höcker as 3. Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother Song
''Mother Song'' (German: ''Mutterlied'') is a 1937 German-Italian musical drama film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Beniamino Gigli, Maria Cebotari and Hans Moser.Waldman p.202 It was produced by Itala Film, a Berlin-based production company with strong links to Italy. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome and on location in Pisa. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Gabriel Pellon, Giorgio Pinzauti, Ernst Richter and Heinrich Richter. Cast * Beniamino Gigli as Ettore Vanni * Maria Cebotari as Fiamma Vanni - seine Frau * Peter Bosse as Mario - sein Sohn * Hans Moser as Giulio Stückelmeier * Michael Bohnen as Cesare Doret * Hilde Hildebrand as Ricarda Doret, seine Frau * Alfred Gerasch as Intendant * Josef Dahmen as Inspizient * Werner Pledath as Arzt * Hilde Maroff as Krankenschwester * Herbert Gernot as Lawyer * Rio Nobile as Chauffeur * Max Paetz Max or MAX may refer to: Animals * Max (dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Land Of Love
''Land of Love'' (german: Land der Liebe) is a 1937 German romance film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Albert Matterstock, Gusti Huber and Valerie von Martens. Although Schünzel was Jewish he had been allowed to continue directing films in Germany after the Nazi takeover. However, this film faced objections from the censors and from Joseph Goebbels Paul Joseph Goebbels (; 29 October 1897 – 1 May 1945) was a German Nazi politician who was the ''Gauleiter'' (district leader) of Berlin, chief propagandist for the Nazi Party, and then Reich Minister of Propaganda from 1933 to 19 .... It was briefly shown and then disappeared from cinemas.Prawer p. 190 It was Schünzel's final German film as director, and he went into exile shortly afterwards. Cast References Bibliography * * External links * 1937 films 1937 romantic comedy films German romantic comedy films Films of Nazi Germany 1930s German-language films Films directed by Reinho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beggar Student (1936 Film)
''The Beggar Student'' (german: Der Bettelstudent) is a 1936 German operetta film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Fritz Kampers, Harry Hardt and Ida Wüst.Hake p. 144 It is an adaptation of the 1882 operetta ''Der Bettelstudent'' by Carl Millöcker. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios of Universum Film AG, UFA in Potsdam. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Fritz Maurischat and Karl Weber (art director), Karl Weber. Plot Poland in 1704: The country is ruled by the Saxon Elector August the Strong, who appointed Colonel Ollendorf as governor in Kraków. Professional ethics apply, nocturnal gatherings are prohibited. Ollendorf gives a ball, to which the impoverished Countess Nowalska and her two daughters Bronislawa and Laura are also invited. As always, Bronislawa is only interested in eating and dancing, which embarrasses the Countess. Laura, however, is swarmed by the men. Ollendorf also wants to dance with Laura, who eludes him. When he continues to press ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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