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Bruno Mondi
Bruno Mondi (30 September 1903, Schwetz, West Prussia – 18 July 1991, Berlin) was a German cameraman and director of photography. Biography Mondi graduated from training in 1918 at the School of Cinema and Technology at the School of Photography in Berlin. Soon after, he worked as an assistant cameraman in numerous silent film productions, including Fritz Lang's ''Destiny'' (''Der müde Tod'', 1921). From 1925 he worked as co-cinematographer with Heinrich Gärtner, and in the comedy film ''Die tolle Lola''. In 1927, he served as executive director of photography. Mondi initially worked primarily with director Richard Eichberg. In 1935, he joined the permanent staff Veit Harlan. In addition to numerous comedies and entertainment films, Mondi also shot some propaganda films, including the anti-Semitic production ''Jud Süß'' (1940). Despite this, Mondi was hired in 1946 by DEFA, the East German state-owned film studio, as one of its chief cameramen. In this capacity he made in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxury Women
''Women of Luxury'' (german: Luxusweibchen) is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Erich Schönfelder and starring Lee Parry, Hans Albers and Rudolf Lettinger.Ganeva p. 197 It was made at the Johannisthal Studios near Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Jacek Rotmil and Siegfried Wroblewsky. Cast * Lee Parry as Harriet von Randow * Hans Albers as Kurt von Randow * Rudolf Lettinger as Hermann von Benthien * Olaf Fjord as Wolfgang Rainer * Lia Eibenschütz as Lissy Rainer * Robert Garrison as Ludwig Moser * Lydia Potechina as Ellen Moser * Iwa Wanja as Karla Moser * Gertrud von Hoschek as Daisy Moser * Julius Falkenstein as Enver Kiral-Bey * Hans Junkermann as Otto von Brenken * Paul Ludwig * Werner Pittschau Werner Pittschau (24 March 1902 – 28 October 1928) was a German theater and film actor of the silent film era. He was a leading men in 30 films during the 1920s, but his career was cut short by his death in an automobile accident, aged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Road To Dishonour
''The Road to Dishonour'' (German: ''Der Weg zur Schande'') is a 1930 British-German drama film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Anna May Wong, Francis Lederer and Georg H. Schnell.Grange p.330 It was made at Elstree Studios as part of a co-production deal between Eichberg and British International Pictures. Separate English-language ('' The Flame of Love'') and French-language (''Hai-Tang'') were also made. Cast * Anna May Wong as Hai-Tang, Star einer chinesischen Gruppe * Francis Lederer as Leutnant Boris Borrisoff - German version * Georg H. Schnell as Großfürst Pawel - General-Gouverneur * Hermann Blaß * Edith d'Amara as Yvette - Chansonette * Ley On as Wang-Hu - Hai-Tangs Bruder * Hugo Werner-Kahle Hugo Werner-Kahle (5 August 1882 – 1 May 1961) was a German stage and film actor (and sporadically, a movie director). He appeared in around a hundred films during his career. Selected filmography * ''Midnight'' (1918) * '' The Bracelet'' (1918 ... as Ober ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flame Of Love
''The Flame of Love'' is a 1930 British drama film, that is a love story between Russian military officer and a Chinese actress. Directed by Richard Eichberg and Walter Summers it stars Anna May Wong and John Longden and has a running time of 74 minutes. This film has also been released under the title ''Road to Dishonour''. It was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures. Separate French (''Hai-Tang'') and German-language versions ('' The Road to Dishonour'') of the film were also made and released. The film's sets were designed by Clarence Elder, Willi Herrmann and Werner Schlichting. Synopsis ''The Flame of Love'' is the story of a beautiful young Chinese actress who falls in love with a Russian military officer. While performing one night, the Grand Duke sees Hai-Tang (Wong) on stage and immediately decides he must have her for himself. The Grand Duke orders the officer Hai-Tang has fallen for (Boris) to bring her to his room, and after a night of dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Copper (1930 Film)
''The Copper'', or ''The Grasper'' (german: Der Greifer), is a 1930 British-German crime film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Hans Albers, Charlotte Susa, and Margot Landa. It is the German-language version of the British film '' Night Birds'', which was also directed by Eichberg but with an English-speaking cast. Both films were made by British International Pictures at their Elstree Studios at a time when such multiple-language versions were common. It was a success in Germany, launching Albers as a major star. In 1958, the film was remade with Albers reprising his role. Plot Scotland Yard's Sergeant Harry Cross investigates a brazen robbery at a London mansion in which a large dinner party was robbed of all their jewelry and valuables. A servant was stabbed with a throwing knife. Sergeant Cross and Chief Inspector Warrington immediately suspect Messer-Jack and his gang to be behind the robbery-murder. For some time now, they have been terrifying the residents of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Birds (film)
''Night Birds'' is a 1930 British-German thriller film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Jack Raine, Muriel Angelus and Jameson Thomas. A separate German language version, '' The Copper'', was made at the same time. Cast * Jack Raine as Sgt. Harry Cross * Muriel Angelus as Dolly Mooreland * Jameson Thomas as Deacon Lake * Eve Gray as Mary Cross * Franklyn Bellamy as Charlo Bianci * Garry Marsh as Archibald Bunny * Frank Perfitt as Inspector Warrington * Hay Petrie as Scotty * Harry Terry as Toothpick Jeff * Margaret Yarde as Mrs. Hallick * Ellen Pollock Ellen Pollock (29 June 1902 – 29 March 1997) was a British character actress who mainly appeared on stage in London's West End. She also appeared in several films and TV productions. A devotee of Bernard Shaw, she was president of the Shaw S ... as Flossie * Cyril Butcher as 'Dancer' Johnny * Barbara Kilner as Mabel References External links * 1930 films Films of the Weimar Republic 1930s thriller films Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny's Stroll Through Men
''Jenny's Stroll Through Men'' (german: Jennys Bummel durch die Männer) is a 1929 German silent film directed by Jaap Speyer and starring Ferry Sikla, Olga Limburg, and Harry Halm. The film's art direction was by Bernhard Klein and Bruno Lutz Bruno Lutz (7 June 1889 – 5 March 1964) was a German art director.Kester p.294 Selected filmography * ''The Transformation of Dr. Bessel'' (1927) * '' The Lady in Black'' (1928) * '' The Beaver Coat'' (1928) * ''Two Good Comrades'' (1933) * '' .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1929 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Jaap Speyer German silent feature films Terra Film films German black-and-white films 1920s German films {{1920s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autobus Number Two
''Autobus Number Two'' (german: Autobus Nr. 2) is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Max Mack and starring Fritz Kampers, Lee Parry, and Georg Alexander. It was shot at the Terra Studios in Berlin. The film's art direction was by Bruno Lutz and Stephen Welcke. Cast *Fritz Kampers as Fritz Marunge, bus conductor *Lee Parry as Hanne, his wife *Marion Mirimanian as Christine, their child *Georg Alexander as Lawyer Dr. Ponsar *Elza Temary as Vicky *Jakob Tiedtke Jakob Karl Heinrich Wilhelm Tiedtke (23 June 1875 – 30 June 1960) was a German film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1914 and 1955. Selected filmography * ''The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1918 film), The Pied Piper of Hamel ... as Jakob, Dr. Ponsar's assistant *Sylvia Torf as the inspector's wife *Lore Braun as Anni * Ernõ Szenes as commissioner References External links * 1929 comedy films Silent German comedy films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Max Mack German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crazy Countess
''The Crazy Countess'' (german: Die tolle Komtess) is a 1928 German silent film directed by Richard Löwenbein and starring Ralph Arthur Roberts, Werner Fuetterer, and Hanni Weisse. It was based on an operetta of the same title. The film's art direction was by Max Heilbronner Max Heilbronner (1902–1964) was a German art director.Eisner p.348 Selected filmography * ''The Path to God'' (1924) * ''Written in the Stars (film), Written in the Stars'' (1925) * ''Hunted People (1926 film), Hunted People'' (1926) * ''How Do .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1928 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Richard Löwenbein German silent feature films Films based on operettas German black-and-white films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl From The Revue
''The Girl from the Revue'' (german: Das Girl von der Revue) is a 1928 German silent film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Dina Gralla, Werner Fuetterer Werner Fuetterer (10 January 1907 in Barth, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – 7 February 1991 in Benidorm, Province of Alicante, Spain) was a German film actor. He appeared in nearly 100 films between 1925 and 1967. In his early film career, Fuetterer ..., and Max Hansen. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Bruno Lutz and . Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1928 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Richard Eichberg UFA GmbH films German black-and-white films 1920s German films Films scored by Artur Guttmann {{1920s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song (film)
''Song'' (German: ''Schmutziges Geld'', literally ''Dirty Money'') is a 1928 British-German silent drama film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Anna May Wong, Heinrich George and Mary Kid.Hodges p.217 It was made at the Babelsberg Studio. The film's sets were designed by Willi Herrmann. Cast * Anna May Wong as Song * Heinrich George as Jack Houben * Mary Kid as Gloria Lee * Hans Adalbert Schlettow as Dimitri Alexi * 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 ... as Sam * Julius E. Herrmann References Bibliography * Graham Russell Gao Hodges. ''Anna May Wong: From Laundryman's Daughter to Hollywood Legend''. Hong Kong University Press, 2012. External links * 1928 drama films German drama films British silent feature films British dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Serfs
''The Serfs'' (German: ''Die Leibeigenen'') is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Heinrich George, Mona Maris and Maria Reisenhofer. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The film's art direction was by Jacek Rotmil. It premiered on 11 January 1928 at the Gloria-Palast.Grange p.276 Cast * Heinrich George as Wildhüter Nikita * Mona Maris as Leibeigene Tatjana, eine Waise * Maria Reisenhofer as Gräfin Danischeff * Harry Halm as Alexej Danischeff, ihr Sohn * Oskar Homolka as Gouverneur Fürst Kurganow * Jutta Jol Jutta Jol (4 February 1896 – 26 October 1981) was a German actress. Born Justine Jutta Blanda Hermine Gehrmann in Metz, Lothringen German Reich (now, Lorraine, France), she died in Berlin. Selected filmography * '' Lord Reginald's Derby Ride'' ... as Sonja Kurganow, seine Tochter References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |