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National Film
National Film or National-Film was a German film production and distribution company which operated during the silent and early sound era. In the early 1920s it made an attempt to take over Erich Pommer's Decla-Bioscop, but the projected merger failed and Decla instead joined with the major studio UFA. While Decla was generally in favour of joining with National, it was pressured by its creditors Deutsche Bank to merge with UFA. National established a link with the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers, distributing the American company's films in the German market. The company continued to operate during the decade, but the arrival of sound film in 1929 strained its resources due to the increased costs of making films with sound. By this stage the German film industry had become increasingly dominated by the four biggest companies UFA, Terra Film, Tobis Film and Bavaria Film. Many medium-sized studios were either driven out of business or amalgamated.Kreimeier p.193 Selected film ...
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Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, casting, pre-production, shooting, sound recording, post-production, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and an exhibition. Filmmaking occurs in a variety of economic, social, and political contexts around the world. It uses a variety of technologies and cinematic techniques. Although filmmaking originally involved the use of film, most film productions are now digital. Today, filmmaking refers to the process of crafting an audio-visual story commercially for distribution or broadcast. Production stages Film production consists of five major stages: * Development: Ideas for the film are created, rights to existing intellectual properties are purchased, etc., and the screenplay is writte ...
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The Railway King (film)
''The Railway King'' (German: ''Der Eisenbahnkönig'') is a 1921 German silent drama film directed by Eugen Illés and starring Fritz Kortner, Hermann Vallentin and Artúr Somlay.Grange p.105 It was released in two parts, premiering at the Marmorhaus. The film's sets were designed by the art director Fritz Kraenke and August Rinaldi. Cast * Fritz Kortner * Hermann Vallentin * Artúr Somlay * Heinrich Peer * Carl Schönfeld * Jaro Fürth * Danny Guertler * Ruth Larrisson * Emil Rameau * Preben J. Rist * Genia Vallot * Anna von Palen Anna may refer to: People Surname and given name * Anna (name) Mononym * Anna the Prophetess, in the Gospel of Luke * Anna (wife of Artabasdos) (fl. 715–773) * Anna (daughter of Boris I) (9th–10th century) * Anna (Anisia) (fl. 1218 to 1221) ... References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links * * 1921 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directe ...
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The Assmanns
''The Assmanns'' (german: Die Aßmanns) is a 1925 German silent film directed by Arthur Bergen and starring Grete Reinwald, Bruno Kastner, and Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg.Gerhard Lamprecht. ''Deutsche Stummfilme, Volume 8'' p. 894 The film's sets were designed by the art director Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the visi ... Max Knaake. Cast References External links * 1925 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Arthur Bergen German silent feature films National Film films German black-and-white films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ...
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The Secret Agent (1924 Film)
''The Secret Agent'' (German: ''Der geheime Agent'') is a 1924 German silent film directed by Erich Schönfelder and starring Eva May, Lucie Höflich and Carl Lamac. Bock, Hans-Michael & Lenssen, Claudia. ''Joe May: Regisseur und Produzent''. 1991. p. 176. . The film's art direction was by Erich Zander. It was shot at the Weissensee Studios in Berlin. Cast *Eva May as Duchess *Lucie Höflich as Duchess's mother *Carl Lamac as Duke *Max Gülstorff as minister *Ernst Behmer as minister *Leonhard Haskel as minister *Eugen Rex as servant *Karl Platen as builder *Karl Beckersachs as Marquis *Trude Berliner Trude Berliner (28 February 1903 – 26 February 1977) was a German actress. She was one of many Jewish actors and actresses who were forced to flee Europe when the Nazis came to power in 1933. Biography Berliner was born Gertrude Berliner in Be ... as Zofe References External links * Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Erich Schönfelder German sile ...
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Za La Mort (film)
''Za La Mort'' (german: Der Traum der Zalavie, it, Il sogno di Za la Vie) is a 1924 German-Italian silent action film directed by Emilio Ghione and starring Ghione, Fern Andra and Magnus Stifter. It is part of a series of silent films featuring the pulp hero Za La Mort.Burke p. 61 Cast * Fern Andra as Schauspielerin Perla Cristal / Prinzessin Perla * Emilio Ghione as Maler Prof. Antonio Butty / Zalamort * Magnus Stifter as Bildhauer Prof. Rudens / König Jaromir der Finstere * Henry Sze as Geheimsekretär Hatsuma * Kally Sambucini as Maja / Zalavie * Ernst Rückert as Der verbannte Prinz * Robert Scholz Robert Scholz (23 April 1886 – 10 October 1927) was a German film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 76 films between 1919 and 1928. He was born in Germany and died in Berlin. Selected filmography * '' A Drive into the Blue'' (1919 ... References Bibliography *Burke, Frank. ''A Companion to Italian Cinema''. John Wiley & Sons, 2017. External links * 192 ...
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Maud Rockefeller's Bet
''Maud Rockefeller's Bet'' (german: Maud Rockfellers Wette) is a 1924 German silent comedy film directed by Erich Eriksen and starring Rita Clermont, Karl Elzer and Erich Kaiser-Titz.Grange p. 178 Cast In alphabetical order * Rita Clermont as Maud * Karl Elzer as John Rockefeller * Erich Kaiser-Titz as Mac Williams * Vera Skidelsky as Alice * Kurt Vespermann Kurt Vespermann (1 May 1887 – 13 July 1957) was a German stage and film actor. Career Vespermann was born into an actor's family in Culmsee, West Prussia, Imperial Germany today Chełmża, Poland. Already his great-grandparents were ac ... as Bill Wellwood References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links * 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Erich Eriksen German silent feature films 1924 comedy films German comedy films German black-and-white films National Film films Silent comedy films 1920s ...
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The Girl From Capri
''The Girl from Capri'' (German: ''Das Mädel von Capri'') is a 1924 German silent comedy film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring Lya Mara, Ulrich Bettac and Robert Scholz. It premiered in Berlin on 10 July 1924. Cast * Lya Mara *Ulrich Bettac * Robert Scholz *Hermann Böttcher *Julia Serda Julia Serda (6 April 1875 – 3 December 1965) was an Austrian stage and film actress.Grange p.120 She was married to the actor Hans Junkermann. Biography Julia Serda was born on 6 April 1875 in Vienna. She became fascinated by the stage at an ... References External links * Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films German comedy films 1924 comedy films Films directed by Frederic Zelnik German black-and-white films National Film films Silent comedy films 1920s German films 1920s German-language films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ...
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The Hobgoblin (1924 Film)
''The Hobgoblin'' (German: ''Der Klabautermann'') is a 1924 German silent thriller film directed by Paul Merzbach and starring Evi Eva, Wilhelm Diegelmann and Harry Hardt.Grange p.172 In Berlin it premiered at the Marmorhaus. The film's art direction was by Botho Hoefer. Cast * Evi Eva as Marja * Wilhelm Diegelmann as William Russell * Harry Hardt as Holger, sein Neffe * Kläre Grieger * Ludwig Andersen as Kapitän Leeds * Rolf Jäger as Francois Duval * Hans Trautner Hans may refer to: __NOTOC__ People * Hans (name), a masculine given name * Hans Raj Hans, Indian singer and politician ** Navraj Hans, Indian singer, actor, entrepreneur, cricket player and performer, son of Hans Raj Hans ** Yuvraj Hans, Punjabi a ... as Dr. Fred Maclin References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links * 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Paul Merzbach German silent feature ...
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Set Me Free (1924 Film)
''Set Me Free'' (german: Gib mich frei) in a 1924 German silent film directed by Erich Eriksen and starring Grete Reinwald, Carl Auen, and Anna von Palen. The film's sets were designed by the art director Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the visi ... Max Frick. Cast References Bibliography * Gerhard Lamprecht. ''Deutsche Stummfilme, Volume 8''. External links * 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Erich Eriksen German black-and-white films National Film films 1920s German films {{1920s-Germany-film-stub ...
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Battle Of The Butterflies
''Battle of the Butterflies'' (german: Die Schmetterlingsschlacht) is a 1924 German silent drama film directed by Franz Eckstein and starring Asta Nielsen, Reinhold Schünzel and Hans Brausewetter.Grange p. 183 It is based on a play by Hermann Sudermann. It was shot at the National Studios National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, c ... in Berlin. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1924 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films based on works by Hermann Sudermann Films directed by Franz Eckstein National Film films German black-and-white films 1924 drama films German drama films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ...
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Miss Julie (1922 Film)
''Miss Julie'' (german: Fräulein Julie) is a 1922 German silent drama film directed by Felix Basch and starring Asta Nielsen, William Dieterle, and Lina Lossen. It was based on August Strindberg's 1888 play ''Miss Julie''. Plot Julie, a young noble woman is drawn to a senior servant, a valet named Jean, who is particularly well-traveled, well-mannered and well-read. Cast *Asta Nielsen as Julie *William Dieterle as Jean, Waiter *Lina Lossen as The Countess *Arnold Korff as The Count *Käthe Dorsch as Christine, Kitchen Maid *Olaf Storm as The Bridegroom * Georg H. Schnell as The Friend *Ernst Gronau Production and release Miss Julie passed the film censorship on 24 November 1921 and premiered on 2 February 1922 at the Marmorhaus. The five-act play was 1589 meters long. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Herlth and Walter Röhrig Walter Röhrig (13 April 1897 – 1945) was a German art director.Stephens p.163 Selected filmography * '' The Cabinet of ...
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Peter The Great (1922 Film)
''Peter the Great'' (german: Peter der Große) is a 1922 German silent historical film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki and starring Emil Jannings, Bernhard Goetzke and Dagny Servaes. It depicts the life of the reformist Russian Tsar Peter the Great. It premiered in Berlin on 2 November 1922. The film's art direction was by Hans Dreier. Buchowetzki had previously directed Jannings in ''Danton'' (1921) and ''Othello'' (1922).Petro p. 186 Jannings later played another Russian Tsar, Paul I, in '' The Patriot'' (1928). Cast * Emil Jannings as Zar Peter der Große * Bernhard Goetzke as Minister Menschikoff * Dagny Servaes as Zarin Katharina I * Fritz Kortner Fritz Kortner (born Fritz Nathan Kohn; 12 May 1892 – 22 July 1970) was an Austrian stage and film actor and theatre director. Life and career Kortner was born in Vienna as Fritz Nathan Kohn into a Jewish family. He studied at the Vienna ... as Patriarch Adrian * Walter Janssen as Alexis, Zarewitsch * Cordy ...
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