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Julius Falkenstein
Julius Falkenstein (25 February 1879 – 9 December 1933) was a German stage and film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1914 and 1933. Falkenstein was Jewish, but secured a special permit to continue making films following the Nazi rise to power in 1933. He died of natural causes the same year, having made only one further film. Selected filmography * ''Die geheimnisvolle Villa'' (1914) * '' The Princess of Neutralia'' (1917) *'' The Toboggan Cavalier'' (1918) * ''The Oyster Princess'' (1919) * ''The Dancer Barberina'' (1920) * ''The Love of a Thief'' (1920) * ''The Princess of the Nile'' (1920) * '' Romeo and Juliet in the Snow'' (1920) * '' The Haunted Castle'' (1921) * ''The Story of Christine von Herre'' (1921) * '' The Convict of Cayenne'' (1921) * ''Lola Montez, the King's Dancer'' (1922) * '' Dr. Mabuse the Gambler'' (1922) * ''His Excellency from Madagascar'' (1922) * ''Don Juan'' (1922) * ''Das Milliardensouper'' (1923) * '' Earth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. Berlin's urban area, which has a population of around 4.5 million, is the second most populous urban area in Germany after the Ruhr. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions. Berlin straddles the banks of the Spree, which flows into the Havel (a tributary of the Elbe) in the western borough of Spandau. Among the city's main topographical features are the many lakes in the western and southeastern boroughs formed by the Spree, Havel and Dahme, the largest of which is Lake Müggelsee. Due to its l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Convict Of Cayenne
''The Convict of Cayenne'' (German: ''Der Sträfling von Cayenne'') is a 1921 German silent drama film directed by Léo Lasko and starring Frederic Zelnik and Loni Nest.Bock & Bergfelder p.549 It premiered in Berlin at the Marmorhaus. Cast In alphabetical order * Julius Falkenstein * Loni Nest * Heinrich Peer * Charles Puffy * Albert Steinrück * Emmy Sturm * Herma van Delden * Frederic Zelnik Frederic Zelnik (born Friedrich Zelnik, 17 May 1885 – 29 November 1950) was an Austrian producer, director, and actor. He was one of the most important producers-directors of the German silent cinema. Zelnik achieved success through period oper ... References Bibliography * Bock, Hans-Michael & Bergfelder, Tim. ''The Concise CineGraph. Encyclopedia of German Cinema''. Berghahn Books, 2009. External links * 1921 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Léo Lasko German black-and-white films German drama films 1921 drama films Sile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brothers Schellenberg
''The Brothers Schellenberg'' (German: ''Die Brüder Schellenberg'') is a 1926 Cinema of Germany, German silent film, silent drama film directed by Karl Grune and starring Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover and Liane Haid. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin with sets designed by the art director Karl Görge. It was based on a novel by Bernhard Kellermann. It premiered at the Palast-am-Zoo.Kreimeier p.115 Cast * Conrad Veidt as Wenzel Schellenberg / Michael Schellenberg * Lil Dagover as Esther * Liane Haid as Jenny Florian * Henri De Vries as Der alte Rauchenstein * Werner Fuetterer as Georg Weidenbach * Bruno Kastner as Kaczinsky * Julius Falkenstein as Erster Verehrer Esthers * Wilhelm Bendow as Sweiter Verehrer Esthers * Erich Kaiser-Titz as Dritter Verehrer Esthers * Paul Morgan (actor), Paul Morgan as Schieber * Jaro Fürth as Wucherer * Frida Richard as Verarmte Witwe References Bibliography * Kreimeier, Klaus. ''The Ufa Story: A History of Germany's Greates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Waltz Dream (film)
''A Waltz Dream'' (German: ''Ein Walzertraum'') is a 1925 German silent drama film directed by Ludwig Berger and starring Willy Fritsch, Mady Christians and Xenia Desni. It was based on the 1907 operetta ''Ein Walzertraum'' composed by Oscar Straus. It was influential on the development of later Viennese operetta films. Unlike many of UFA's ambitious productions of the 1920s, ''A Waltz Dream'' managed to recover its production cost in the domestic market alone.Hardt p.77 The film's art direction was by Rudolf Bamberger. Cast * Willy Fritsch as Nicholas Count Preyn * Mady Christians as Princess Alix * Xenia Desni as Franzi Steingruber * Lydia Potechina as Steffi, Bassistin * Mathilde Sussin as Frl. von Koeckeritz * Karl Beckersachs as Archduke Peter Franz * Julius Falkenstein as Rockhoff von Hoffrock * Hans Brausewetter as Der Pikkolo * Jakob Tiedtke as Eberhard XXIII von Flausenthurm * Lucie Höflich Lucie Höflich (born Helene Lucie von Holwede; 20 February 1883 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women Of Luxury
''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] |
Neptune Bewitched
''Neptune Bewitched'' (german: Der behexte Neptun) is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Willy Achsel and starring Erra Bognar, Julius Falkenstein, and Harry Grunwald. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert A. Dietrich Robert A. Dietrich (28 March 1889 – 8 September 1947) was a German art director.Scheunemann p.277 He designed the sets for more than a hundred films during his career. Selected filmography * '' The Student of Prague'' (1913) * '' The Path of De .... Cast In alphabetical order References Bibliography * External links * 1925 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Willy Achsel German silent feature films UFA GmbH films 1926 comedy films 1926 films German comedy films German black-and-white films 1925 comedy films Silent comedy films 1920s German films {{1920s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Name Of The King (1924 Film)
''In the Name of the King'' (German: ''Im Namen des Königs'') is a 1924 German silent film directed by Erich Schönfelder and starring Dagny Servaes, Walter Rilla and Magda Unger.Bock & Bergfelder p.179 The film's sets were designed by the art director Fritz Lederer. Cast * Dagny Servaes * Walter Rilla * Magda Unger * Julius Falkenstein * Elisabeth Lennartz * Adi Gröger * Heinz Stieda The H. J. Heinz Company is an American food processing company headquartered at One PPG Place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company was founded by Henry J. Heinz in 1869. Heinz manufactures thousands of food products in plants on six conti ... References Bibliography * Bock, Hans-Michael & Bergfelder, Tim. ''The Concise CineGraph. Encyclopedia of German Cinema''. Berghahn Books, 2009. External links * 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Erich Schönfelder German silent feature films German black-and-white films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grand Duke's Finances
''The Grand Duke's Finances'' (german: Die Finanzen des Großherzogs) is a 1924 silent German comedy film directed by F. W. Murnau. Plot The Grand Duke of Abacco is heir to a small and heavily indebted Mediterranean island. The Grand Duke is trying to hide from usurer Marcowitz who demands debt repayment. One hope to improve the situation would be a wedding with the Russian Grand Duchess Olga who sent him a letter saying she is determined to marry him despite not knowing him and against the opposition of her brother the Crown Prince of Russia. Businessman Bekker offers a substantial sum of money to exploit a sulphur mine but the Grand Duke is worried it would have negative effects on his subjects. Bekker joins with local conspirators to organise a revolution against the Grand Duke. In addition, the letter from Grand Duchess Olga is fraudulently obtained by Marcowitz. Thief-detective Phillip Collin, passing as Professor Pelotard, accepts to retrieve from Markowitz incriminating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weather Station (1923 Film)
''The Weather Station'' (German: ''Der Wetterwart'') is a 1923 German silent film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Mady Christians, Albert Steinrück and Hans Brausewetter. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Otto Erdmann and Hans Sohnle. Cast *Mady Christians as lady *Albert Steinrück as weatherman *Hans Brausewetter as son *Julius Falkenstein Julius Falkenstein (25 February 1879 – 9 December 1933) was a German stage and film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1914 and 1933. Falkenstein was Jewish, but secured a special permit to continue making ... as baron * Albert Paulig References External links * Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Carl Froelich German silent feature films German black-and-white films Films set in the Alps UFA GmbH films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doll Maker Of Kiang-Ning
''The Doll Maker of Kiang-Ning'' (german: Der Puppenmacher von Kiang-Ning) is a 1923 German silent fantasy film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Werner Krauss, Lia Eibenschütz, and Ossip Runitsch. A doll maker in China crafts a puppet which he is convinced is lifelike. He takes it to exhibit at a public event, but is outraged to find an even more convincing and beautiful doll there. It is in fact a real woman pretending to be a doll, but he becomes so obsessed he attempts to steal her and the film ends with her rescue and his tragic death. The film had its premiere in Berlin in November 1923. It received a universally negative reception from critics who were particularly unimpressed by the attempt to portray Chinese culture using German actors. The film continues a wider theme in the director Robert Wiene's work which contrasts Western Western may refer to: Places *Western, Nebraska, a village in the US *Western, New York, a town in the US *Western Creek, Tasmani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth Spirit (film)
''Earth Spirit'' (German: ''Erdgeist'') is a 1923 German silent drama film directed by Leopold Jessner and starring Asta Nielsen, Albert Bassermann and Carl Ebert. It is based on the play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. It premiered in Berlin on 22 February 1923.Grange p.141 Plot Dr. Schön marries a lower-class girl, Lulu. Young and voluptuous, she attracts the attention of all the men, but the doctor will not let her go. After Lulu shoots the doctor, his son has to make a serious decision. Cast * Asta Nielsen as Lulu * Albert Bassermann as Dr. Schoen * Carl Ebert as Schwarz * Gustav Rickelt as Dr. Goll * Rudolf Forster as Alwa Schoen * Alexander Granach as Schigolch * Heinrich George as Rodrigo * Erwin Biswanger as Eulenber * Julius Falkenstein * Lucy Kieselhausen * Anton Pointner Anton Pointner (8 December 1894 in Salzburg – 8 September 1949 in Hintersee) was an Austrian stage and film actor. Pointner's career began on the stages of Austria a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Das Milliardensouper
''Das Milliardensouper'' is a 1923 German silent comedy film directed by Victor Janson and starring Ossi Oswalda, Georg Alexander and Paul Biensfeldt.Bock & Bergfelder p.353 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacek Rotmil. Cast * Ossi Oswalda * Georg Alexander * Paul Biensfeldt * Victor Janson * Julius Falkenstein * Hans Junkermann * Hanni Reinwald * Robert Stolz Robert Elisabeth Stolz (25 August 188027 June 1975) was an Austrian songwriter and conductor as well as a composer of operettas and film music.Stanley Sadie Ed. (2002) ''The New Grove Dictionary of Opera'', Oxford University Press Biogra ... References Bibliography * Bock, Hans-Michael & Bergfelder, Tim. ''The Concise CineGraph. Encyclopedia of German Cinema''. Berghahn Books, 2009. External links * 1923 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Victor Janson German black-and-white films UFA GmbH films 1920s German films {{1920s- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
