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Günther Rittau
Günther Rittau (born 7 August 1893 in Königshütte (Silesia); died 6 August 1971 in Munich) was a German cinematographer and film director. After study of science in Berlin, Rittau started his career in 1919 at the documentary-film department of Decla, later at Universum Film AG. He learned the job of camera operator "on the side". From 1924, he was active as a feature cameraman. His experiences with the documentary film production and the production of trick photographs let to the development of his style. ''Metropolis'' (1927) and a propaganda movie ''U-Boote westwärts!'' (en:''U-boats westwards!'') (1941, as director) are considered to be among his best artistic achievements. His film ''The Eternal Tone'' (1943) about two brothers (a violinist and a violin maker) was considered "artistically valuable" by the Reichsfilmkammer. After World War II, he did not return to filmmaking until 1954. In 1967, he was awarded the Filmband in Gold. Günther Rittau is buried at the Waldfr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chorzów
Chorzów ( ; ; german: link=no, Königshütte ; szl, Chorzōw) is a city in the Silesia region of southern Poland, near Katowice. Chorzów is one of the central cities of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union – a metropolis with a population of 2 million. It is located in the Silesian Highlands, on the Rawa River (a tributary of the Vistula). Administratively, Chorzów is in the Silesian Voivodeship since 1999, previously Katowice Voivodeship, and before then, the Silesian Voivodeship. Chorzów is one of the cities of the 2.7 million conurbation – the Katowice urban area and within a greater Silesian metropolitan area with the population of about 5,294,000 people. The population within the city limits is 105,628 as of December 2021. History City name The city of Chorzów was formed in 1934–1939 by a merger of 4 adjacent cities: Chorzów, Królewska Huta, Nowe Hajduki and Hajduki Wielkie. The name of the oldest settlement ''Chorzów'' was applied to the amalgamated c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What's Wrong With Nanette?
''What's Wrong with Nanette?'' (German: ''Was ist los mit Nanette?'') is a 1929 German silent film directed by Holger-Madsen and starring Ruth Weyher, Georg Alexander and Harry Hardt.Krautz p.117 Cast In alphabetical order * Georg Alexander as Nachtredakteur Dr. Richard Curtius * Hanne Brinkmann as Haushälterin Maria * Harry Gondi as Reporter Peter Flachs * Karl Harbacher as Faktotum für alles * Harry Hardt as Theodor 'Toto' Thomas * Hans Junkermann as Theaterdirektor Runkel * Margarete Kupfer as Tante Finchen * Maria Mindzenty as Anita Morell * Fritz Spira as Chefredakteur * Ruth Weyher Ruth Weyher (28 May 1901 – 27 January 1983) was a German film actress of the silent era. She appeared in 60 films between 1920 and 1930. She starred in the 1926 film ''Secrets of a Soul'', which was directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst. Selected f ... as Frau Dr. Curtius / Nanette References Bibliography * Alfred Krautz. ''International directory of cinematographers, set- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Ever After (1932 Film)
''Happy Ever After'' is a 1932 British-German musical film directed by Paul Martin and Robert Stevenson, and starring Lilian Harvey, Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Sonnie Hale, and Edward Chapman. It was made as a co-production between the London-based Gainsborough Pictures and Germany's UFA. It was one of a series of co-productions between Gainsborough and German firms during the era, but it failed to meet the requirements to qualify as a British quota film. A German-language version ''A Blonde Dream'' and a French-language version (''Un rêve blond'') were filmed at the same time. The film was shot in Berlin at the Babelsberg Studios using principally British actors. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. Synopsis A young woman who dreams of going to Hollywood and becoming a star, meets and falls in love with two window cleaners. Cast *Lilian Harvey as Jou-Jou * Jack Hulbert as Willie I * Cicely Courtneidge as Illustrated Ida * Sonnie Hale as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Blonde Dream
''A Blonde Dream'' (german: Ein blonder Traum) is a 1932 German musical comedy film directed by Paul Martin and starring Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch and Willi Forst. A separate English-language version '' Happy Ever After'' was made as a co-production with Gainsborough Pictures. A French-language version was also released. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut Erich Karl Heinrich Kettelhut (1 November 1893 – 13 March 1979) was a German production designer, art director and set decorator. Kettelhut is considered one of the most important artists in the history of early German cinema, mainly for his s .... Plot Berlin at the height of the Depression at the beginning of the 1930s. The two window cleaners from the company Blitz-Blank, Willy I and Willy II, cycle back and forth through the big city from job to job, from house to house, with a ladder and washing utensils. They get along brilliantly an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Storms Of Passion
''Storms of Passion'' (German: ''Stürme der Leidenschaft'') is a 1932 German crime film directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Emil Jannings, Anna Sten and Trude Hesterberg. It is regarded as a precursor of film noir. The film was produced by Germany's leading film company UFA and shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. It premiered at the Ufa-Palast am Zoo on 22 January 1932.Hardt p.240 An alternative French language version ''Tumultes'', starring Charles Boyer, was also released. Cast * Emil Jannings as Gustav Bumke * Anna Sten as Russen-Annya * Trude Hesterberg as Yvonne * Franz Nicklisch as Willy Prawanzke * Otto Wernicke as Police Commissioner * Hans Deppe as Der Nuschler * Hans Reimann as Max * Julius Falkenstein as Paul * Anton Pointner as Ralph Kruschewski * Wilhelm Bendow as Emmerich * Hermann Vallentin Hermann Vallentin (24 May 1872 – 18 September 1945) was a German actor. Biography H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess, At Your Orders!
''Princess, At Your Orders!'' (French: ''Princesse, à vos ordres!'') is a 1931 German romantic comedy film directed by Hanns Schwarz and Max de Vaucorbeil and starring Lilian Harvey, Henri Garat and Jean Mercanton.Crisp p.26 It was produced by UFA, as the French-language version of the studio's film '' Her Grace Commands''. Such multiple-language versions were common in the early years of sound before dubbing became widespread. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. Cast * Lilian Harvey as La princesse Marie-Christine * Henri Garat as Carl de Berck * Jean Mercanton as Le petit roi * Marcel Vibert as Heynitz * Bill Bocket as Pipac * Raymond Guérin-Catelain as Le Prince de Leuchtenstein * Théo Tony * Marcel Merminod * Comedian Harmonists The Comedian Harmonists were an internationally famous, all-male German close harmony ensemble that performed between 1928 and 1934 as one of the most successful musical groups in Europe before World War II. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caught In The Act (1931 Film)
''Caught in the Act'' (french: Flagrant délit) is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Hanns Schwarz and Georges Tréville and starring Blanche Montel, Henri Garat, and Ralph Arthur Roberts.Crisp p. 26 It was produced by UFA, as the French-language version of the studio's film ''Burglars''. Such multiple-language versions were common in the early years of sound before dubbing became widespread. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios Babelsberg Film Studio (german: Filmstudio Babelsberg), located in Potsdam-Babelsberg outside Berlin, Germany, is the second oldest large-scale film studio in the world only preceded by the Danish Nordisk Film (est. 1906), producing films since .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1931 films German comedy films 1931 comedy films 1930s French-language films Films directed by Georges Tréville Films directed by Hanns Schwarz Films scored by F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Grace Commands
''Her Grace Commands'' (german: Ihre Hoheit befiehlt) is a 1931 German romantic comedy film directed by Hanns Schwarz and starring Käthe von Nagy, Willy Fritsch and Reinhold Schünzel. It is also translated into the alternative title ''Her Highness Commands''. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios with sets designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. It premiered in Mannheim on 3 March 1931, before being released at the Gloria-Palast in Berlin the next day. A French-language version ('' Princess, At Your Orders!'') was produced simultaneously, also directed by Schwarz but with a different cast. The film was remade in Hollywood as well, retitled '' Adorable'', and released by the Fox Film Corporation in 1933. Synopsis A hairdresser and a greengrocer fall in love, concealing from each other the truth that they are really a princess and an army officer in disguise.Calhoon p. 71 Main cast * Käthe von Nagy as Prinzessin Marie-Christine * Willy Fritsch as Leutnant Karl von Conradi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Craddock
''Captain Craddock'' (french: Le capitaine Craddock) is a 1931 German French-language musical comedy film directed by Max de Vaucorbeil and Hanns Schwarz and starring Jean Murat, Käthe von Nagy and Charles Redgie. It is a French-language version of the 1931 German film '' Bombs on Monte Carlo''. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios of UFA in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. It is sometimes known as ''Bombe Sur Monte Carlo''. Cast * Jean Murat as Le capitaine Craddock * Käthe von Nagy as La reine Yola * Charles Redgie as Pierre * Alice Tissot as Isabelle * Sinoël as Le consul * Rachel Devirys as Diane * Paul Ollivier as Le directeur du casino * Lucien Callamand as Brégaillon * Nicolas Redelsperger as Le ministre des finances * Comedian Harmonists as Themselves Cultural references According to Philippe Goddin, author of '' Hergé - Chronologie d'une oeuvre'', the name of ''Tintins character Captain Haddock is inspired by this f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombs On Monte Carlo (1931 Film)
''Bombs on Monte Carlo'' (german: Bomben auf Monte Carlo) is a 1931 German musical comedy film directed by Hanns Schwarz and starring Hans Albers, Anna Sten, and Heinz Rühmann. The film is based on the novel '' Bomben auf Monte Carlo'' (1930) by Fritz Reck-Malleczewen. It premiered at the Ufa-Palast am Zoo in August 1931. The film is known for featuring the German a capella band Comedian Harmonists, who perform the song '' Das ist die Liebe der Matrosen''. Plot Captain Craddock commands the Mediterranean cruiser Persimon, which sails under the flag of the Kingdom of Pontenero. Like his crew, he hasn't received any pay for a long time because the kingdom is bankrupt. Therefore, he refuses to take Queen Yola I on board for a Mediterranean cruise. Instead, he goes to Monte Carlo to confront the Pontenero consul there. But Yola is already there incognito, who, for lack of money, sacrifices her pearl necklace, for which Craddock finally receives 100,000 francs. Disguised as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darling Of The Gods
''Darling of the Gods'' (german: Liebling der Götter) is a 1930 German musical drama film directed by Hanns Schwarz and starring Emil Jannings, Renate Müller and Olga Tschechowa. Jannings had recently returned from Hollywood where the arrival of sound films had harmed his career. The film was made at the Babelsburg studios, and based on the play ''Die Tokaier'' by Hans Müller. It was made by Erich Pommer's production unit, part of the German Major film studio UFA. It premiered at the Gloria-Palast in Berlin on 13 October 1930. Plot A selfish opera singer leaves his wife and home in Germany to travel the world's great cities. Eventually he is drawn back to his Bavarian homeland. Cast *Emil Jannings as Albert Winkelmann *Renate Müller as Agathe *Olga Tschechowa as Olga von Dagomirska * Hans Moser as Kratochvil *Max Gülstorff as The Medizinalrat *Eduard von Winterstein as Dr. Marberg *Willy Prager as Maurus Colwyn *Siegfried Berisch as Romanones *Vladimir Sokoloff as Boris J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burglars (film)
''Burglars'' (german: Einbrecher) is a 1930 German musical film, musical comedy film directed by Hanns Schwarz and starring Ralph Arthur Roberts, Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, and Heinz Rühmann. It is also known in English by the alternative title ''Murder For Sale''. It is based on the French play "Guignol le cambrioleur" by Louis Verneuil, who co-wrote the screenplay. A French language, French-Foreign-language version, language version, titled ''Caught in the Act (1931 film), Caught in the Act'', was filmed at the same time.Film notes to Black Hill Picture's DVD release of the film The film was intended by the studio Universum Film AG, UFA as a follow-up to the hit musical ''The Three from the Filling Station (1930 film), The Three from the Filling Station''. The film's set were designed by the art director Erich Kettelhut. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin with location filming also taking place in Paris. Plot A young wife married to a much older wikt:toymaker, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
