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Frank Clifford (producer)
Frank Clifford (1898–1976) was a German film producer. He was involved in early attempts to pioneer sound film production in Europe, directing the short film ''Paganini in Venice'' for Tobis Film. During the early 1930s he worked at the Epinay Studios in Paris, overseeing several films produced by the French subsidiary of Tobis. After the Second World War he worked briefly as a screenwriter for DEFA in East Berlin. Selected filmography * ''Paganini in Venice'' (1929) * ''Under the Roofs of Paris'' (1930) * '' The Shark'' (1930) * ''Le Million'' (1931) * ''À Nous la Liberté'' (1931) * ''The Nude Woman'' (1932) * '' Here's Berlin'' (1932) * '' The Marathon Runner'' (1933) * ''Girls of Today'' (1933) * ''What Am I Without You'' (1934) * ''Pappi'' (1934) * ''Artist Love'' (1935) * ''My Life for Maria Isabella'' (1935) * '' Martha'' (1936) * ''White Slaves'' (1937) * '' Chemistry and Love'' (1948) * ''Das Mädchen Christine'' (1949) * ''Don't Dream, Annette'' (1949) * ''Anonymous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puppen
Spychowo (german: Puppen) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Świętajno, within Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It lies approximately north-east of Świętajno, east of Szczytno, and east of the regional capital Olsztyn. The village has a population of 1,100. Spychowo is the seat of the Spychowo forest district (''Nadleśnictwo Spychowo''), which manages the . History In mid 13th century the Teutonic Order, following the medieval conquest of Old Prussia, built a fortification at the place of an Old Prussian settlement. The village was a favorite hunting post of the Prussian Kings and, after the Nazi rise to power, Hermann Göring. Before 1945 it was known as Puppen. After World War II the village was initially renamed ''Pupy'', which was changed to ''Spychowo'' in 1960. On September 23, 1979 the local Protestant church was taken over by Catholics.Andreas Kossert: Masuren - Ostpreussens vergessener Süden, p. 374 Ima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shark (1930 Film)
''The Shark'' (French:''Le requin'') is a 1930 French film directed by Henri Chomette and starring Albert Préjean, Gina Manès and Daniel Mendaille.Bock & Bergfelder p.248 Made in 1929 but released the following year, it was one of the first French sound films. The story concerns a shipowner who on the edge of financial failure, bribes accomplices to sink his ship for the insurance. He is accused of fraud and it come to court but he acquitted only to be shot dead by his wife who narrowly escaped the sinking. The film's sets were designed by Lazare Meerson. Cast * Albert Préjean as Le capitaine * Gina Manès as Violette * Daniel Mendaille as Le second * Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Vasseur * Samson Fainsilber as L'avocat * Nicole de Rouves * Edmond Van Daële as Le radio * Andrée Standart as L'amie d'un soir * Pierre Juvenet Pierre Juvenet (1883–1951) was a French stage and film actor.Powrie p.231 A character actor, he appeared in more than a hundred films f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemistry And Love
''Chemistry and Love'' (german: Chemie und Liebe) is a 1948 East German comedy film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt and starring Hans Nielsen, Tilly Lauenstein and Ralph Lothar. It is an anti-capitalist satire inspired by a stage play by the communist writer Béla Balázs. The plot is built around the discoveries of a crusading inventor. It was made by the state-controlled DEFA and shot at the Johannisthal Studios in East Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Emil Hasler Emil Hasler (November 8, 1901 – January 15, 1986) was a German art director who worked on more than a hundred films during his career. These included a number of Weimar classics such as ''Diary of a Lost Girl, M'' and ''The Blue Angel''.Prawe .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1948 comedy films German comedy films East German films German black-and-white films Films directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt 1940s German-language films 1940s German films Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Slaves (film)
''White Slaves'' (german: Weisse Sklaven) is a 1937 German film directed by Karl Anton. It is also known by the longer title ''Panzerkreuzer Sebastopol: "Weisse Sklaven"'' (''Battleship Sevastopol: "White Slaves"'') and was later re-released as ''Rote Bestien'' ("Red Beasts"). An anti-Soviet propaganda film from the Nazi era, set during the Russian Revolution, the film was designed as a response to Eisenstein's ''Battleship Potemkin''. Plot summary In St. Petersburg in 1917 revolution is brewing, but in more far-flung parts of Russia life is apparently carrying on as usual. At Sevastopol the officers on board a battleship are looking forward to its return to port when they will be allowed to fraternise with local girls. Kostja, one of the officers, is particularly excited. He is in love with Marija, the daughter of Sevastopol's Governor. The deck of the ship is being prepared to become a dance-floor for a party. However, revolutionaries led by the Governor of Sevastopol's dislo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha (1936 Film)
''Martha'' is a 1936 German historical musical film directed by Karl Anton and starring Hanna Ralph, Georg Alexander and Fritz Kampers. It is based on the opera of the same title composed by Friedrich von Flotow. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin.Klaus p.153 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Fritz Maurischat and Karl Weber. It is also known by the alternative title ''Last Rose'' (German: ''Letzte Rose''). A separate French-language version ''Martha'' was also produced in Berlin with the same production crew but a different cast and Jacques Bousquet providing the screenplay. It was released on 17 January 1936. Cast German * Hanna Ralph as Königin von England * Georg Alexander as Lord Tristan * Helge Roswaenge as Lyonel * Fritz Kampers as Plumkett * Eduard von Winterstein as Sir Durham * Carla Spletter as Harriet * Grethe Weiser as Nancy * Antonie Jaeckel as Haushofmeisterin * Lena Haustein as Kitty - eine Magd * Paul Rehkopf as Der Richte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Life For Maria Isabella
''My Life for Maria Isabella'' (German: ''Mein Leben für Maria Isabell'') is a 1935 German drama film directed by Erich Waschneck and starring Viktor de Kowa, Maria Andergast and Peter Voß. It is a military drama, the Maria Isabella of the title being the name of a regiment. Heavy cuts were imposed by the censors because of fears the film's mutiny scenes were too attractively portrayed. Critics were not impressed by the casting of Viktor de Kowa, known for his light musical comedy roles, as the film's hero.Noack p.76 It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Otto Erdmann and Hans Sohnle. It was distributed by the Tobis subsidiary Rota-Film. Synopsis In Belgrade during the closing days of the First World War, the Austrian regiments are mostly composed of disgruntled minorities who mutiny rather than fight on. A young officer attempts to save the regimental colours from falling into enemy hands, and safely takes them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artist Love
''Artist Love'' (german: Künstlerliebe) is a 1935 German historical drama film directed by Fritz Wendhausen and starring , Wolfgang Liebeneiner and Olga Chekhova. The film's sets were designed by the art director Werner Schlichting. Synopsis In 1887 in Munich, a rising artist paints a portrait of a dancer. The success of it during an exhibition leads to him being awarded a major commission in Rome, and he begins to move in high society. By the time he returns home he has almost forgotten about her. Cast * as Toni *Wolfgang Liebeneiner as Peter *Olga Chekhova as Olivia Vanderhagen *Hans Brausewetter as Stupps * Harald Paulsen as Count Hohenstein *Genia Nikolaieva as Mizzi *Ilse Fürstenberg as Frau Heller *Otto Sauter-Sarto as Herr Sedlmair *Josefine Dora as Frau Sedlmair *Paul Mederow as Professor Bergland * F. W. Schröder-Schrom as Prince regent * Klaus Pohl as ballet master * Albert von Kersten as von Reedern *Kurt Keller-Nebri as Intendant *Paul Rehkopf as Artist love *Vale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pappi (film)
''Pappi'' is a 1934 German comedy film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt and starring Viktor de Kowa, Hilde Weissner and Petra Unkel. It is part of the circus film genre. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hermann Warm. Cast *Viktor de Kowa as Hans Werner *Hilde Weissner as Jenny Anderson *Petra Unkel as Lilly *Emilia Unda as Aunt Anna *Hans Deppe as Willibald Bisam *Hans Sternberg as Gastwirt Krüger *Josef Dahmen as Fred *Josef Sieber as Lehmann *Rudolf Platte as Der Mann * Herti Kirchner as Die Frau *Maria Krahn Maria Krahn (1896–1977) was a German actress. Selected filmography * '' Wibbel the Tailor'' (1931) * '' Pappi'' (1934) * '' A Woman With Power of Attorney'' (1934) * '' Hermine and the Seven Upright Men'' (1935) * ''The Private Life of Louis ... as Frau von Keller References External links * 1934 comedy films German comedy films Films of Nazi Germany Films directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt Circus films German black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Am I Without You
''What Am I Without You'' (german: Was bin ich ohne Dich) is a 1934 German musical comedy film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt and starring Wolfgang Liebeneiner, Betty Bird, and Olga Chekhova. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Gustav A. Knauer, Alexander Mügge and Walter Reimann. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in 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 constitue .... Cast References External links * 1934 musical comedy films German musical comedy films Films of Nazi Germany Films directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt German black-and-white films Tobis Film films Films shot at Johannisthal Studios 1930s German films {{1930s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls Of Today (1933 Film)
''Girls of Today'' (German: ''Mädels von heute'') is a 1933 German comedy film directed by Herbert Selpin and starring Viktor de Kowa, Annie Markart and Oscar Sabo. Klaus p.127 The film's sets were designed by the art director Willi Herrmann. Cast * Viktor de Kowa as Peter Udde * Lily Rodien as Synnöve Heidecker * Leni Sponholz as Inge Overhoff * Annie Markart as Greta Priano * Oscar Sabo as Jurmann * Aribert Mog as Kaunitz * Henry Lorenzen as Olaf Hendersen * F.W. Schröder-Schrom as Stefan Heidecker * Lilo Hartmann as Lotte * Günther Vogdt as Nunne * Rudolf Klicks as Krümel * Paul Henckels * Oscar Joost as Musikkapelle * Gustav Püttjer * Dolly Raphael * Heinrich Schroth Heinrich August Franz Schroth (23 March 1871 – 14 January 1945) was a German stage and film actor. Career Schroth was born in Pirmasens, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. He made his acting debut at the Sigmaringen Royal Theatre in 1890. In 1894 h ... References Bibliography * Rentschler, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Marathon Runner
''The Marathon Runner'' (german: Der Läufer von Marathon) is a 1933 German sports film directed by Ewald André Dupont and starring Brigitte Helm, Hans Brausewetter and Ursula Grabley. It was based on a 1928 novel by Werner Scheff, adapted by screenwriter Thea von Harbou. The film focuses on a love triangle between three German athletes competing at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Bergfelder & Cargnelli p. 34 It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin with sets designed by the art directors Ernő Metzner and Erich Zander. The German premiere took place at the Ufa-Palast am Zoo. It was the last film Dupont made in Germany, before escaping into exile following the rise to power of the Nazis. Cast * Brigitte Helm as Lore Steinkopf * Hans Brausewetter as Karl Roesicke * Ursula Grabley as Else Wittig, Lores Freundin * Viktor de Kowa as Georg Cornelius * Paul Hartmann as José Barrada * Trude von Molo as Evelyne Barrada * Oscar Sabo as Werner Franck, Trainer * Carl ... [...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] |
