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Ellen Plessow
Ellen Plessow (born as Helene Wiemuth Penning on 12 January 1891, in Oldenburg – 2 September 1967, in West Berlin) was a German actress. Plessow attended the conservatory in Hanover and played in Berlin theatres. Starting in the 1920s she played often amusing roles in silent films. Filmography * '' The Girl from the Rhine'' (1922) * '''' (1922) * '''' (1922) ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Berlin
West Berlin (german: Berlin (West) or , ) was a political enclave which comprised the western part of Berlin during the years of the Cold War. Although West Berlin was de jure not part of West Germany, lacked any sovereignty, and was under military occupation until German reunification in 1990, the territory was claimed by the West Germany, Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) which was heavily disputed by the Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries. However, West Berlin de facto aligned itself politically with the FRG on 23 May 1949, was directly or indirectly represented in its federal institutions, and most of its residents were citizens of the FRG. West Berlin was formally controlled by the Western Allies and entirely surrounded by the Soviet Union, Soviet-controlled East Berlin and East Germany. West Berlin had great symbolic significance during the Cold War, as it was widely considered by westerners an "island of free world, freedom" and America's most loyal counterpa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fiddler Of Florence
''The Fiddler of Florence'' (german: Der Geiger von Florenz) is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Paul Czinner and starring Elisabeth Bergner, Conrad Veidt, and Nora Gregor. The film was shot at the EFA Studios in Berlin and on location around Lake Lugano in Italy. It premiered at the Gloria-Palast in Berlin. It reunited Bergner and Veidt who had starred together in the successful '' Husbands or Lovers'', also directed by Czinner. Synopsis A girl escapes from her strict Swiss school and heads for Florence Florence ( ; it, Firenze ) is a city in Central Italy and the capital city of the Tuscany Regions of Italy, region. It is the most populated city in Tuscany, with 383,083 inhabitants in 2016, and over 1,520,000 in its metropolitan area.Bilan .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1926 films 1926 comedy films German comedy films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Paul Czinner Films wit ... [...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] |
Here's Berlin
''Here's Berlin'' or ''Hello Berlin, Paris Calling'' (french: Allo Berlin? Ici Paris!, german: Hallo hallo! Hier spricht Berlin!) is a 1932 French-German romantic comedy film directed by Julien Duvivier and starring Josette Day, Germaine Aussey and Wolfgang Klein.Nornes p. 132 It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Czerwonski. Cast * Josette Day as Lily * Germaine Aussey as Annette * Wolfgang Klein as Erich * Karel Štěpánek as Max * Charles Redgie as Jacques Dumont * Hans Henninger as Karl * Georges Boulanger as Le président de la république transocéanienne * Albert Broquin as Le guide * Heinrich Lisson as Minor Role * Marthe Mussine * Pierre Piérade * Ellen Plessow * Gustav Püttjer Gustav Püttjer (15 May 1886 – 11 August 1959) was a German film actor who appeared in around 150 feature films between 1927 and 1959. He largely played character parts. After the Second World War he settled in East German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cabinet Of Doctor Larifari
''Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari'' ("The Cabinet of Dr. Larifari") is a 1930 German comedy film directed by Robert Wohlmuth and starring Max Hansen, Paul Morgan and Carl Jöken. The film is a parody of the German Film industry of the era.Bock & Bergfelder p. 346 Its title is a reference to the 1919 expressionist film '' The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari''. Cast * Max Hansen as Max Hansen / Pepperl Kröninger * Paul Morgan as Paul Morgan / Sebaldus Kröninger / Ehemann (husband) * Carl Jöken as Kammersänger Carl Jöken / Gesangspädagoge (singing instructor) * Marianne Stanior as Sekretärin der Trio-Film (secretary of Trio film) * Gisela Werbisek as Hedda Mutz-Kahla, Schriftstellerin (author) * Alice Hechy as Ehefrau (wife) * Else Reval as Sängerin (vocalist) * Ellen Plessow * Willy Prager as Patient (patient) * Karl Harbacher as Leopold, Kellner (waiter) * Wolfgang von Schwindt as Arzt (doctor) * Henry Berg * Gerhard Dammann as Gast / Schwiegervater (guest / father-in-law) * Gy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolly Gets Ahead
''Dolly Gets Ahead'' (german: Dolly macht Karriere) is a 1930 German musical film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring Dolly Haas, Oskar Karlweis, and Grete Natzler. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by Heinz Fenschel and Jacek Rotmil Jacek Rotmil (1888–1944) was a Russian-born art director and production designer who worked on 100 films during his career Following the First World War, Rotmil entered the booming German film industry and worked prolifically until 1933. Follo .... Plot Boyish Dolly Klaren, who makes a living as a hat shop clerk, is an energetic tomboy. She would like to live out her full power as an artist and dreams of an acting career in the theater. She is close friends with the equally talented and unsuccessful musician Fred, who only laughs at Dolly when she tells him about her stage plans. With a trick, she can visit the local theater director Silbermann, who is in dire need: the leading role in a play h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fräulein Else (1929 Film)
''Fräulein Else'' (English: ''Miss Else'') is a 1929 German silent drama film directed by Paul Czinner and starring Elisabeth Bergner, Albert Bassermann and Albert Steinrück. It was based on the 1924 novella of the same name by Arthur Schnitzler. Bergner had previously played her role on stage to great acclaim. However, it was felt that the film was hindered by being silent given the strength of the story's dialogue.Prawer p.186 Partial cast * Elisabeth Bergner as Else Thalhof * Albert Bassermann as Dr. Alfred Thalhof * Albert Steinrück as Von Dorsday * Adele Sandrock as Tante Emma * Else Heller as Dr. Thalhofs Frau * Jack Trevor as Paul, Tante Emma's Sohn * Grit Hegesa as Cissy Mohr * Irmgard Bern * Antonie Jaeckel * Gertrude De Lalsky * Paul Morgan * Jaro Fürth * Carl Goetz * Alexander Murski * Ellen Plessow * Toni Tetzlaff Toni Tetzlaff (born Elisabeth Antonie Pauline Tetzlaff; 13 March 1871 – 16 December 1947) was a German stage an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Goes Right, She Goes Left!
''He Goes Right, She Goes Left!'' (german: Er geht rechts - Sie geht links!) is a 1928 German silent romance film directed by Fred Sauer and starring Livio Pavanelli, Lotte Neumann, and Georg Alexander.Lamprecht p. 742 The film's sets were designed by the art director Kurt Richter Kurt Paul Otto Joseph Richter (24 November 1900 – 29 December 1969) was a German chess International Master and chess writer. Chess achievements In 1922, Richter for the first time won the Berlin City Chess Championship. In 1928, he tie .... Cast References Bibliography * Gerhard Lamprecht. ''Deutsche Stummfilme: 1927–1931''. External links * 1928 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Fred Sauer German silent feature films German black-and-white films 1920s romance films German romance films 1920s German films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Duty To Remain Silent
''The Duty to Remain Silent'' (German: ''Die Pflicht zu schweigen'') is a 1928 German silent film, silent drama film directed by Carl Wilhelm and starring Marcella Albani, Vivian Gibson, Angelo Ferrari. It was based on a novel by Friedrich Werner van Oestéren. The film's art direction was by Max Heilbronner. It premiered on 8 February 1928.Grange p.277 Cast * Marcella Albani as Maria Harp * Vivian Gibson as Edith, ihre Schwester * Angelo Ferrari as Robert Harp * Charlotte Susa as Eva Devin, seine Geliebte * Julia Serda as Frau Jorin * Camilla von Hollay as Emmy, ihre Tochter * Jack Trevor as Robert, ihr Sohn * Gustav Fröhlich as Gerhard, ihr Sohn * Kurt Gerron as Iwan Daniloff * Mary Kid as Hilde Ronk * Bruno Kastner as Dr. Garonder * Ellen Plessow as Frau von Storch * Paul Samson-Körner as Jack * Sophie Pagay as Die Wirtschafterin * Heinrich Gotho as Der Diener References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volga Volga (1928 Film)
''Volga Volga'' (german: Wolga Wolga) is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Viktor Tourjansky and starring Hans Adalbert Schlettow, Lillian Hall-Davis, and Boris de Fast. It was one of several Russian-themed films that exiled producer Joseph N. Ermolieff made in Munich during the 1920s. Interiors were shot at the Staaken Studios in Berlin and on location in Wolin . The film's sets were designed by the art directors Andrej Andrejew, Max Heilbronner and Erich Zander Erich Zander (11 April 1905 – 15 April 1991) was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1928 he was a member of the German field hockey team, which won the bronze medal .... It was distributed in the United States by Kinematrade Inc. in 1933 with dubbed English narration and dialogue, written by Alexander Bakshy, added. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1928 films 1920s historical drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heaven On Earth (1927 German Film)
''Heaven on Earth'' (german: Der Himmel auf Erden) is a 1927 German silent comedy film directed by Alfred Schirokauer and Reinhold Schünzel and starring Schünzel, Charlotte Ander, and Adele Sandrock. A prohibitionist inherits a cabaret called Heaven on Hearth. The film's art direction was by Oscar Friedrich Werndorff Oscar Friedrich Werndorff (1880–1938) was an Austrian art director. After leaving Germany in the early 1930s he moved to Britain where he worked in the British film industry. He co-directed the 1931 film '' The Bells''.Bergfelder & Cargnel .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1927 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Reinhold Schünzel UFA GmbH films German black-and-white films German comedy films 1927 comedy films Silent comedy films 1920s German films {{1920s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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