Olaf Fønss

	Olaf Fønss Olaf Holger Axel Fønss (17 October 1882 – 11 March 1949) was a Denmark, Danish actor, Film director, director, Film producer, producer, film Censorship, censor and one of Denmark and Germany, Germany's biggest stars of the silent film era. Career Fønss' leading role in the 1913 Danish classic ''Atlantis (1913 film), Atlantis'' made his face recognizable to movie fans. It was his role as the artificial creature in the 1916 Germany, German science fiction film series, ''Homunculus (film), Homunculus'', that earned Fønss status as a top matinee idol. In the 1930s, Fønss became politically active by directing two films for Denmark's Social Democrats (Denmark), Socialdemokratiske Parti (Social Democracy Party), ''Den Store Dag'' (1930) and ''Under Den Gamle Fane'' (1932). He was president of the Danish Actor's Union from 1933–1947 and was a censor for the National Film Censor of Denmark for 14 years. Fønss was the older brother of actors Johannes and Aage Fønss. Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Århus Aarhus (, , ; officially spelled Århus from 1948 until 1 January 2011) is the second-largest city in Denmark and the seat of Aarhus municipality, Aarhus Municipality. It is located on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat sea and approximately northwest of Copenhagen. Dating back to the late 8th century, Aarhus was founded as a harbour settlement at the mouth of the Aarhus River and quickly became a trade hub. The first Christian church was built here around the year 900 and later in the Viking Age the town was fortified with defensive ramparts. The Ancient See of Aarhus, bishopric of Aarhus grew steadily stronger and more prosperous, building several religious institutions in the town during the early Middle Ages. Trade continued to improve, although it was not until 1441 that Aarhus was granted market town privileges, and the population of Aarhus remained relatively stable until the 19th century. The city began to grow significantly as trade prospered in the mid-18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Die Waise Von Lowood ''Orphan of Lowood'' (German: ''Die Waise von Lowood'') is a 1926 German silent drama film directed by Curtis Bernhardt and starring Evelyn Holt, Olaf Fønss and Dina Diercks. It is based on the 1847 British novel ''Jane Eyre'' by Charlotte Brontë Charlotte Nicholls (; 21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855), commonly known as Charlotte Brontë (, commonly ), was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë family, Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novel ..., and is the last of at least eight silent film adaptations of the novel. It was shot at the Terra Studios in Marienfelde. Director Bernhardt, a Jew wanted by the Gestapo, escaped from Nazi Germany and immigrated to Hollywood (via England) where he directed films for MGM, RKO, Columbia Pictures and Warner Brothers.Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 302. . Plot Jane Eyre falls in love with the eccen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hendes Fortid Andis (, also Romanized as Andīs; also known as Hendes, Hendīs, Hindis, and Īndes) is a village in Qareh Chay Rural District, in the Central District of Saveh County, Markazi Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort .... At the 2006 census, its population was 489, in 139 families. References Populated places in Saveh County {{Saveh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Dark Road ''There is No Escape'' (also known as ''The Dark Road'' and ''The Thurston Story'') is a 1948 British second feature ('B') drama film directed by Alfred J. Goulding and starring Farnham Baxter, Cyril Chamberlain, Sydney Bromley and Stanley Thurston (credited as Charles Stewart). It was produced by Henry Halstead for Hammer Films. The film features an early appearance from Peter Reynolds, and was Michael Ripper's first appearance in a Hammer Film. Plot A crime novelist named Nick Allen is assigned to write the true life story of a petty criminal named Sidney Robertson. Robertson was recently killed falling off a building while fleeing the police during a jewel theft. Allen's book traces the story of the criminal who started a life of crime at a very young age and kept falling in with the wrong crowd all his life. At one point, Robertson was sentenced to prison for seven years, but later managed to escape. Reuniting with an old girlfriend named Anne, he is lured into committing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Der Gang In Die Nacht ''Journey into the Night'' () is a 1921 silent German drama film directed by F. W. Murnau. Prints of the film still survive, thus making it the earliest surviving F. W. Murnau film. Plot An upright, straight-laced physician, Dr. Eigil Börne (Olaf Fønss), has long been engaged to Hélène (Erna Morena). To celebrate Hélène's birthday, the couple goes to a cabaret. A dancer, Lily (Gudrun Bruun-Stefenssen), is fascinated by the doctor and pretends to sprain her ankle. Börne attends her, and she seduces him. Börne becomes infatuated, breaks his engagement to Hélène, and marries Lily. The Börnes move to the country, where they meet a blind painter (Conrad Veidt). Dr. Börne restores his sight. Dr. Börne learns that Hélène's health is failing, as she is heartbroken over her broken engagement. He tries to see her, but is turned away. When he returns home, Dr. Börne discovers Lily is having an affair with the painter and abandons her. Years later, Lily seeks out Dr. Bö ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	A Debt Of Honour (1921 Film) ''A Debt of Honour'' (German:''Ehrenschuld'') is a 1921 German silent drama film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Olaf Fønss, Boris Michailow and Gertrude Welcker. It premiered in Berlin on 4 August 1921 at the Marmorhaus.Grange p.96 Cast * Olaf Fønss * Boris Michailow as Rolf, der Kranke * Gertrude Welcker as Tochter * Karl Platen Karl Platen (6 March 1877 – 4 July 1952) was a German actor and cinematographer of the Silent film, silent era and later the sound era and known for ''Girl in the Moon (film), Girl in the Moon'' (1929) and ''M (1931 film), M'' (1931). Biogr ... as Arzt * Editha Seidel as die Braut * Willy Kaiser-Heyl as Vater Holberg * Waldemar Potier References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''.Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links * 1921 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Paul L. Stein 1921 drama films German black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Indian Tomb (1921 Film) ''The Indian Tomb'' () is a two-part 1921 German silent film directed by Joe May. It is based on the 1918 novel '' The Indian Tomb'' by Thea von Harbou. It comprised two parts, Part I: The Mission of the Yogi and Part II: The Tiger of Bengal (). Part I received its première in Berlin on 22 October 1921, and Part II on 17 November 1921. Upon its release, it was neither a critical nor commercial success and has been little seen until two recent restorations were completed, a European film restoration and a U.S. video restoration by David Shepard. Cast Olaf Fønss – Herbert Rowland Mia May – Irene Amundsen, Rowland's fiancée Conrad Veidt Hans Walter Conrad Veidt ( , ; 22 January 1893 – 3 April 1943) was a German and British actor. He attracted early attention for his roles in the films ''Different from the Others'' (1919), ''The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'' (1920), and ''The Man ... – Ayan III, the Maharajah of Bengal Erna Morena – Princess Savitri * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Unknown Tomorrow ''The Unknown Tomorrow'' (German: ''Das unbekannte Morgen'') is a 1923 German silent drama film directed by Alexander Korda Sir Alexander Korda (; born Sándor László Kellner; ; 16 September 1893 – 23 January 1956) and starring Werner Krauss, María Corda, and Olga Limburg. Production and reception ''The Unknown Tomorrow'' was the first film made by Korda in Germany, after he had left Austria following the failure of '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Das Unbekannte Morgen Das or DAS may refer to: Organizations * Dame Allan's Schools, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. * Danish Aviation Systems, a supplier and developer of unmanned aerial vehicles. * Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, a former Colombian intelligence agency. * Department of Applied Science, UC Davis. * ''Debt Arrangement Scheme'', Scotland, see Accountant in Bankruptcy. Places * Das (crater), a lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon * Das (island), an Emirati island in the Persian Gulf ** Das Island Airport * Das, Catalonia, a village in the Cerdanya, Spain * Das, Iran, a village in Razavi Khorasan Province * Great Bear Lake Airport, Northwest Territories, Canada (IATA code) Science * 1,2-Bis(dimethylarsino)benzene, a chemical compound. * DAS28, Disease Activity Score of 28 joints, rheumatoid arthritis measure. * Differential Ability Scales, cognitive and achievement tests. Technology * Data acquisition system * Defensive aids system, an aircra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fra Piazza Del Popolo Fra is a title of a friar. Fra or FRA may also refer to: Codes * fra, the ISO 639-2 code for the French language * FRA, the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code for France * FRA, the IOC country code for France at the Olympics * Framingham station, Amtrak station code * Frankfurt Airport, Germany, IATA code Education * Flint River Academy, Woodbury, Georgia, US * Franklin Road Academy, Nashville, Tennessee, US Molecular biology * Fra1, aka Fos-related antigen 1 * Fra2, aka Fos-related antigen 2 Agencies, organizations, companies * Alfarista Radical Front (Spanish: '), an Ecuadorian political party * Federal Railroad Administration, USA * Fleet Reserve Association * Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union * Forces Royales Air, the official French name for the Royal Moroccan Air Force * National Defence Radio Establishment (Swedish: '), in Sweden ** FRA law (Swedish: '), in Sweden Other uses * Fra McCann (born 1953), Irish politician * Fixed-radio access or wirele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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