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Leonard Steckel
Leonard Steckel (18 January 1901 – 9 February 1971) was a German-JewishSiegbert Salomon Prawer, ''Between Two Worlds: The Jewish Presence in German and Austrian Film, 1910-1933'', Berghahn Books (2007), p. 213 actor and director of stage and screen. Steckel was born as Leonhard Steckel in Knihinin, a Galician town that is today a district of the city Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. He began his career as a stage actor and spent the duration of World War II in exile in Zürich, Switzerland, where he had gone to work at the Schauspielhaus Zürich. It was during this time that he began to direct. Steckel was killed in a major rail accident on 9 February 1971 in Aitrang, Germany. Partial filmography * ''Phantoms of Happiness'' (1930) - Gefängnisarzt * '' M'' (1931) - Man (uncredited) * ''The Adventurer of Tunis'' (1931) - Ferrero * ''The Daredevil'' (1931) - Barini, Inhaber American Hippodrom * '' The Captain from Köpenick'' (1931) - Krakauer, ein Trödler * ''Secret Agent'' (1932) - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German-Jewish
The history of the Jews in Germany goes back at least to the year 321, and continued through the Early Middle Ages (5th to 10th centuries CE) and High Middle Ages (''circa'' 1000–1299 CE) when Jewish immigrants founded the Ashkenazi Jewish community. The community survived under Charlemagne, but suffered during the Crusades. Accusations of well poisoning during the Black Death (1346–53) led to mass slaughter of German Jews and they fled in large numbers to Poland. The Jewish communities of the cities of Mainz, Speyer and Worms became the center of Jewish life during medieval times. "This was a golden age as area bishops protected the Jews resulting in increased trade and prosperity." The First Crusade began an era of persecution of Jews in Germany. Entire communities, like those of Trier, Worms, Mainz and Cologne, were slaughtered. The Hussite Wars became the signal for renewed persecution of Jews. The end of the 15th century was a period of religious hatred that ascribed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Captain From Köpenick (1931 Film)
''The Captain from Köpenick'' (german: Der Hauptmann von Köpenick, links=no) is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Richard Oswald and produced by Gabriel Pascal. It is one of several films based on the 1931 play of the same name by Carl Zuckmayer.Rentschler p. 166 The story centers on the Hauptmann von Köpenick affair in 1906. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin and on location in Köpenick. The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter. Plot ''Der Hauptmann von Köpenick'' is based on a true story that took place in Germany in 1906. A poor cobbler named Wilhelm Voigt purchased the second-hand uniform of a Prussian infantry captain. Wearing this, he travelled to the borough of Köpenick and ordered a troop of guardsmen to place themselves under his command. He then declared the town hall to be under military law, ordering the arrest of the mayor and treasurer and confiscating all the funds in the exchequer. In this film version it's a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Song (1954 Film)
''Spring Song'' (german: Frühlingslied, it, Piccoli amici) is a 1954 German-Italian drama film directed by Hans Albin, and starring Anne-Marie Blanc, René Deltgen, and Albert Lieven.Bock & Bergfelder p. 82 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Ernst H. Albrecht and Paul Markwitz. It was partly shot on location in Switzerland. Cast * Oliver Grimm as Wolfgang Fabricius * Elsbeth Sigmund as Vreni / Heidi * Martin Andreas as Jöggi * Anne-Marie Blanc as Elisabeth Lauber * René Deltgen as Eduard Fabricius * Albert Lieven as Dr. Andermatt * Heinrich Gretler as Uncle Abegg * Leonard Steckel as Dr. Falconi * Bobby Todd * Renate Feuereisen as Rösli - Hausmädchen * Erna Sellmer as Anna, Köchin * Karl Supper as Dr. Rudd * Anneliese Betschart as Bach-Bäuerin * Anne-Marie Hanschke as Fräulein Reuter * Willy Frey as Pfarrer * Heinz-Leo Fischer * Alfred Rasser Alfred Rasser (29 May 1907 – 18 August 1977) was a Swiss comedian, radio personality, and stage and film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Summer (1954 Film)
''The Last Summer'' (german: Der letzte Sommer) is a 1954 West German drama film directed by Harald Braun and starring Hardy Krüger, Liselotte Pulver and Mathias Wieman.Goble p. 833 It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Kurt Herlth and Robert Herlth. Cast * Hardy Krüger as Rikola Valbo * Liselotte Pulver as Jessika Tolemainen, Tochter * Mathias Wieman as President Carlo Tolemainen * Brigitte Horney as Tatjana Tolemainen * René Deltgen as Gawan Massi * Nadja Tiller as Anja, seine Schwester * Werner Hinz as Der Innenminister * Paul Bildt as Vittunen, Klavierstimmer * Leonard Steckel as Kommissar Berki * Käthe Haack as Frau Lundgreen * Uta Hallant as KatjaTolemainen, Tochter * Rolf Henniger as Olaf Lundgreen, Ministerialrat * Peter Arens as Der Major * Claus Biederstaedt as Der Leutnant * Heidi Brühl as Jessikas Schwester * Kurt Horwitz as Der Bischof * Nicolas Koline as Stepan, der Diener * Alfred Menhardt Alfre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seven Dresses Of Katrin
''The Seven Dresses of Katrin'' (german: Die sieben Kleider der Katrin) is a 1954 West German romantic comedy film directed by Hans Deppe and starring Sonja Ziemann, Paul Klinger, and Georg Thomalla. The film tells the story of a woman's life through seven dresses she wears. It was shot at the Spandau and Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Willi Herrmann Willi Herrmann (1893–1968) was a German art director. Selected filmography * '' Madness'' (1919) * '' Child on the Open Road'' (1919) * '' Jettatore'' (1919) * '' Humanity Unleashed'' (1920) * '' The Secrets of Berlin'' (1921) * '' The Mahar .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1954 films West German films German romantic comedy films 1954 romantic comedy films 1950s German-language films Films directed by Hans Deppe Films based on Austrian novels Constantin Film films Films shot at Tempelhof Studios Films shot at Spandau Studios Germa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Nights (film)
''Southern Nights'' (german: Südliche Nächte) is a 1953 West German musical film directed by Robert A. Stemmle and starring Margit Saad, Erwin Strahl and Waltraut Haas.Bock & Bergfelder p. 158 It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich with extensive location shooting in Italy. The film's sets were designed by the art director Karl Weber. Partial cast * Margit Saad as Gina * Erwin Strahl as Renato * Waltraut Haas as Eva * Germaine Damar as Angela * Walter Giller as Thomas * Walter Müller as Harry * Albert Florath as Buschmann * Wilfried Seyferth as Zaccarella * René Carol as Singender Gitarrist, Capri-Fischer * Giovanna Cigoli as Mama Bianca * Leonard Steckel as Giuseppe * Alfred Pongratz Alfred may refer to: Arts and entertainment *'' Alfred J. Kwak'', Dutch-German-Japanese anime television series * ''Alfred'' (Arne opera), a 1740 masque by Thomas Arne * ''Alfred'' (Dvořák), an 1870 opera by Antonín Dvořák *"Alfred (Interl ... as Zollbeamter References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palace Hotel (film)
''Palace Hotel'' (German: ''Palast Hotel'') is a 1952 Swiss-West German drama film directed by Emil Berna and Leonard Steckel and starring Paul Hubschmid, Käthe Gold and Anne-Marie Blanc.Bock & Bergfelder p.252 It was made at the Bellerive Studios in Zurich. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. Cast * Paul Hubschmid as Fredy * Käthe Gold as Emilie, Zimmermädchen * Anne-Marie Blanc as Inhaberin des Hotels * Claude Farell as Madame Perrat * Liliana Tellini as Speranza, Zimmermädchen * Gustav Knuth as Loosli, Kellermeister * Emil Hegetschweiler as Staub, Zimmerkellner * Zarli Carigiet as Giachem, Konditor * Max Haufler as Hunziker, Oberheizer * Alfred Rasser as Leblanc, Küchenchef * Otto Zehnder as Walter, Emilies Sohn * Margrit Rainer as Hilde Staub, Telefonistin * Helen Vita as Fräulein Lüthi, Telefonistin * Walburga Gmür as Frau Muffler, Putzfrau * Sigfrit Steiner as Gloor, Buchhalter * Lys Assia as Schlager ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invisible Opponent
''Invisible Opponent'' (German: ''Unsichtbare Gegner'') is a 1933 German-Austrian drama film directed by Rudolph Cartier and starring Gerda Maurus, Paul Hartmann, and Oskar Homolka. The film's sets were designed by the art director Erwin Scharf. The plot revolves around an oil swindle in a South American country. The film was made at the Sievering Studios in Vienna. The critics were not generally impressed with the film, the ''Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung'' described it as "unbelievable and unbelievably awful picture". A separate French-language version ''The Oil Sharks'' was also released.Youngkin p.466 Cast * Gerda Maurus as Sybil Herford * Paul Hartmann as Peter Ugron * Oskar Homolka as James Godfrey * Peter Lorre as Henry Pless * Paul Kemp as Hans Mertens * Raoul Aslan as J. Delmonte * Leonard Steckel as Santos * H. Kyser as Sir Thomas * Eva Schmid-Kayser as Eva Ugron * Jaro Fürth * John Mylong * Otto Schmöle * Franke * Maria Holst * Josef Rehber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Song For You (film)
''A Song for You'' (german: Ein Lied für Dich) is a 1933 German musical comedy film directed by Joe May and starring Jan Kiepura, Jenny Jugo and Paul Kemp. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin and on location in Naples and Vienna.The film's sets were designed by the art director Werner Schlichting Werner Schlichting (1904–1996) was a German art director who worked on over a hundred films during a lengthy career. He worked on a number of Austrian films including '' The Congress Dances'' and '' The Last Ten Days'' (1955).Fritsche p.253 Sel .... It was remade in Britain the following year as '' My Song for You''. Cast See also * ''All for Love'' (1933 film) (''Tout pour l'amour'', French-language film, 1933) * ''My Song for You'' (film) (English-language film, 1934) References Bibliography * Klaus, Ulrich J. ''Deutsche Tonfilme: Jahrgang 1933''. Klaus-Archiv, 1988. External links * Films of the Weimar Republic German musical comedy films 1933 musical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House Of Dora Green
''The House of Dora Green'' (german: Salon Dora Green) is a 1933 German thriller film directed by Henrik Galeen and starring Mady Christians, Paul Hartmann, and Leonard Steckel. It was based on the novel ''Diplomatische Unterwelt'' by Hans Rudolf Berndorff. It was the final German film made by Galeen, before being forced into exile following the Nazi Party's takeover of power.Bock & Bergfelder p. 146 In 1937 it was released in the United States. Synopsis Foreign spies wishing to steal a technological breakthrough enlist the unwitting assistance of a cabaret Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining o ... singer, Dora Green. After she discovers their true intentions, she helps the authorities thwart their scheme. Cast References Bibliography * * External links * 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Do Not Want To Know Who You Are
''I Do Not Want to Know Who You Are'' (german: Ich will nicht wissen, wer du bist) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Géza von Bolváry and starring Liane Haid, Gustav Fröhlich, and S.Z. Sakall. The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter Franz Schroedter (9 May 1897 – 14 November 1968) was a German art director.Giesen p.212 Selected filmography * '' The Black Count'' (1920) * ''The Dance of Love and Happiness'' (1921) * ''The New Paradise'' (1921) * '' The Queen of Whitechapel .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1932 films 1932 comedy films German comedy films Films of the Weimar Republic 1930s German-language films Films directed by Géza von Bolváry Tobis Film films German black-and-white films Films scored by Robert Stolz 1930s German films {{1930s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nights In Port Said
''Nights in Port Said'' (French: ''Les nuits de Port Said'') is a 1932 French drama film directed by Leo Mittler and starring Renée Héribel, Gustav Diessl and Oskar Homolka.Waldman & Slide p.72 It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alfred Junge. It was produced and distributed by the French subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. Cast * Renée Héribel as Charlotte * Gustav Diessl as Le matelot Hans * Oskar Homolka as Winston Winkler * Marcel Vallée as L'oncle * Leonard Steckel as Le levantin * Jean Worms as Le tenancier de l'agence * José Davert * Philiberte Lokay * Armand Lurville * Ricardo Núñez * Nadia Sibirskaïa Nadia Sibirskaïa (born Germaine Marie Josèphe Lebas, 11 September 1901 – 14 July 1980) was a French film actress.Sultanik p.263 She was married to the Russian-born director Dimitri Kirsanoff and appeared in several of his early films. Filmogr ... References Bibliography * Waldman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
