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Ralph Erwin
Ralph Erwin (1896–1943), originally Erwin Vogl, was the Austrian-born French composer of a number of film scores. Career Erwin Vogl was born in Bielitz, in the part of Silesia which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He served in the Austrian Army during the First World War. After the war, Erwin established himself as a leading German songwriter. He had a great success with ''I Kiss Your Hand, Madame'' ("Ich küsse Ihre Hand, Madame"), which featured in the film of the same title of 1929. The song became the signature tune of Richard Tauber.Symonette & Kowalke p.221 It was prominently used in the 1933 film ''Baby Face'' and Bing Crosby also later sang an English version, in '' The Emperor Waltz'' (1948) Erwin was a Jew and, following the Nazi rise to power in 1933, he went into exile in France. There, he continued to work on film scores. Erwin was still in the country during Nazi Occupation of France and was eventually arrested. He died in the Beaune-la-Roland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bielitz
Bielsko (german: Bielitz, cs, Bílsko) was until 1950 an independent town situated in Cieszyn Silesia, Poland. In 1951 it was joined with Biała Krakowska to form the new town of Bielsko-Biała. Bielsko constitutes the western part of that town. Bielsko was founded by the Duchy of Cieszyn, Cieszyn Piast dukes in the late 13th century on the grounds of village later called Stare Bielsko (''Old Bielsko''), on the Biała River (Vistula basin), Biała River. It was first mentioned in a written document in 1312. Originally settled by Germans, it became the largest German-language center (''Deutsche Sprachinsel Bielitz'') in the Duchy of Teschen, and remained so until the end of World War II. In 1572 it gained autonomy as the Duchy of Bielsko, Duchy (State) of Bielsko. During the 18th century a rapid development of textile industry occurred, and at the beginning of the 19th century more than 500 weaving, weavers worked in the town. After the 1920 division of Cieszyn Silesia between P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazi
Nazism ( ; german: Nazismus), the common name in English for National Socialism (german: Nationalsozialismus, ), is the far-right totalitarian political ideology and practices associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP) in Nazi Germany. During Hitler's rise to power in 1930s Europe, it was frequently referred to as Hitlerism (german: Hitlerfaschismus). The later related term " neo-Nazism" is applied to other far-right groups with similar ideas which formed after the Second World War. Nazism is a form of fascism, with disdain for liberal democracy and the parliamentary system. It incorporates a dictatorship, fervent antisemitism, anti-communism, scientific racism, and the use of eugenics into its creed. Its extreme nationalism originated in pan-Germanism and the ethno-nationalist '' Völkisch'' movement which had been a prominent aspect of German nationalism since the late 19th century, and it was strongly influenced by the paramilitary groups that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Touch Wood
''Let's Touch Wood'' (French: ''Touchons du bois'') is a 1933 French comedy film directed by Maurice Champreux and starring Jeanne Cheirel, Armand Bernard and Lily Zévaco. It is based on the play ''The Importance of Being Earnest'' by Oscar Wilde.Tanitch p. 271 Cast * Jeanne Cheirel as La générale de Saint-Preux * Armand Bernard as Auguste Chantilly * Lily Zévaco as Geneviève * Suzy Pierson as Minouche * Jules Moy as M. Lebigre * Roland Armontel as Jacques de Saint-Preux * Marcelle Barry as Mlle. Frontin * Suzet Maïs as Arlette * Suzy Delair as La petite compagne d'amusement * Carlos Avril Carlos may refer to: Places ;Canada * Carlos, Alberta, a locality ;United States * Carlos, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Carlos, Maryland, a place in Allegany County * Carlos, Minnesota, a small city * Carlos, West Virginia ;Elsewher ... References Bibliography * Crisp, Colin. ''Genre, Myth and Convention in the French Cinema, 1929-1939''. Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Weak Woman
''A Weak Woman'' (French: ''Une faible femme'') is a 1933 French comedy film directed by Max de Vaucorbeil and starring Meg Lemonnier, André Luguet and Pierre de Guingand.Crisp p.397 Cast * Meg Lemonnier as Arlette Morand * André Luguet as Henri Fournier * Pierre de Guingand as Serge Armeville * Betty Daussmond as Mme. Benoit-Lenger * Germaine Roger as Jacqueline * Nane Germon References Bibliography * Crisp, Colin. ''Genre, Myth and Convention in the French Cinema, 1929-1939''. Indiana University Press, 2002. External links * 1933 films 1933 comedy films French comedy films 1930s French-language films Films directed by Max de Vaucorbeil French films based on plays Films based on works by Jacques Deval French black-and-white films 1930s French films {{1930s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinner At Eight (1933 Film)
''Dinner at Eight'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor from a screenplay by Frances Marion and Herman J. Mankiewicz, based on George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber's 1932 play of the same title. The film features an ensemble cast of Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Lee Tracy, Edmund Lowe, and Billie Burke. ''Dinner at Eight'' continues to be acclaimed by critics; review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 90% based on 21 reviews. Plot New York City society matron Millicent Jordan is overjoyed when she receives word that Lord and Lady Ferncliffe, the richest couple in England, have accepted her invitation to her upcoming dinner party. However, her husband Oliver, a shipping magnate, finds Lord Ferncliffe a bore. Their daughter, Paula, is preoccupied with the impending return of her fiancé, Ernest DeGraff, from Europe. Oliver asks Millicent to invite legendary stage actress C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Employees Entrance
''Employees' Entrance'' is a 1933 pre-Code film about the devious manager of a New York department store (Warren William) and his romantic involvement with a reluctant new employee (Loretta Young). It was directed by Roy Del Ruth. In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Plot Kurt Anderson is the ruthless, hard-driving general manager of the Monroe department store. The store is a financial powerhouse because of Anderson's brutally efficient strategies and autocratic leadership. When a new clothing supplier, Garfinkle, tells Anderson that part of the large first order will be delayed three days because of labor trouble, Anderson cancels the order and instructs his secretary to sue for damages. Garfinkle is ruined, but Anderson doesn't care. After closing, Anderson overhears Madeline Walters playing a store piano. Broke and unemployed, she is going ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Don't Forget Such A Girl
''You Don't Forget Such a Girl'' (German: ''So ein Mädel vergißt man nicht'') is a 1932 Austrian-German romantic comedy film directed by Fritz Kortner and starring Willi Forst, Dolly Haas, and Oskar Sima. The film was shot at the Halensee Studios in Berlin. It was the last film made by Kortner before he went into exile following the Nazi takeover of 1933.Hake p.29 Cast * Willi Forst as Paul Hartwig * Dolly Haas as Lisa Brandes * Oskar Sima as Max Bach * Max Gülstorff as Herr Körner * Ida Wüst as Frau Körner * Theo Lingen as Hahnen Jr. * Paul Hörbiger as Direktor Leopold Schrader * Julius Falkenstein as Dr. Berger * Hans Hermann Schaufuß as Bornemann * Hans Leibelt as Hahnen Sr. * Hans Walden as Agenturdirektor * Theodor Danegger as Hausportier * Edwin Jürgensen as Ewald * Valeska Stock Valeska Stock (1887–1966) was a German actress who appeared in around thirty films in supporting roles. Stock originally trained as a ballet dancer in her nativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beautiful Adventure (1932 German-language Film)
''The Beautiful Adventure'' (german: Das schöne Abenteuer) is a 1932 German romantic comedy film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Käthe von Nagy, Wolf Albach-Retty and Alfred Abel.Kreimeier p. 198 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin and premiered at the city's Gloria-Palast cinema. 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 .... A separate French language version was also made. Plot On her wedding day a young bride takes off with her cousin, who she has always loved. Cast See also * ''The Beautiful Adventure'' (1917 film) * ''The Beautiful Adventure'' (1942 film) References Bibliography * External links * 1932 films Films of the Weimar Republic German romantic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame Makes Her Exit
''Madame Makes Her Exit'' (german: Madame hat Ausgang) is a 1932 German romantic comedy film directed by Wilhelm Thiele and starring Liane Haid, Hans Brausewetter, Hilde Hildebrand. It was shot at the Epinay Studios of Tobis Film in Paris. It premiered on 12 January 1932.Grange p. 380 A separate French-language version '' Amourous Adventure'' was also released, directed by Thiele with a largely different cast. Cast * Liane Haid as Madame Vernier * Hans Brausewetter as Marcel Douzet * Hilde Hildebrand as Eva, the friend * Ilse Korseck as Georgette, the maid * Elisabeth Pinajeff as the girlfriend of Verniers * Paul Biensfeldt as Marcel's helper * Ernst Dumcke as Herr Venier * Karl Etlinger as Marcel's father * Hugo Fischer-Köppe as Gaston * Ernst Pröckl as Albert * Toni Tetzlaff Toni Tetzlaff (born Elisabeth Antonie Pauline Tetzlaff; 13 March 1871 – 16 December 1947) was a German stage and film actress.Chander p. 272 Selected filmography * '' Alkohol'' (1919) * '' Lilli'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Importance Of Being Earnest (1932 Film)
''The Importance of Being Earnest'' (german: Liebe, Scherz und Ernst) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Franz Wenzler and starring Charlotte Ander and Georg Alexander. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin.Klaus p.132 It is an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1895 play ''The Importance of Being Earnest''. Cast * Charlotte Ander * Georg Alexander as Ernst * Harald Paulsen * Adele Sandrock * Ilse Korseck * Gertrud Wolle * Julius Falkenstein * Erich Kestin * Hilde Hildebrand * Kurt Lilien * Gerhard Dammann * Gustav Püttjer * Emmy Wyda Emmy Wyda (2 March 1876 – 22 January 1942) was a German actress. She appeared in more than eighty films from 1913 to 1941. Selected filmography References External links * 1876 births 1942 deaths German film actresses German si ... References Bibliography * Klaus, Ulrich J. ''Deutsche Tonfilme: Jahrgang 1932''. Klaus-Archiv, 1988. * External links * 1932 films Films of the Weimar Republic German co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amourous Adventure
''Amourous Adventure'' (French: ''L'amoureuse aventure'') is a 1932 French romantic comedy film directed by Wilhelm Thiele and starring Albert Préjean and Marie Glory. It was a French language version of the 1932 German film ''Madame Makes Her Exit'' which was also directed by Thiele and starred Liane Haid and Hans Brausewetter.Grange p.380 Partial cast * Albert Préjean as Marcel Touzet * Marie Glory as Irène Vernier * Jeanne Boitel as Eve * Mady Berry as Madame Touzet * Marcel André as Jacques Vernier * Armand Morins as Mister Touzet * Aimé Clariond (unknown character name) * Raymond Cordy (unknown character name) * Paulette Dubost Paulette may refer to: * Paulette (name), French feminine given name * Paulette (tax) * Paulette Caveat - a caveat filed in 1973 by a group of Dene chiefs at the land titles office in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to gain a legal interest in ... (unknown character name) References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Love Is Over
''When Love Is Over'' (French: ''Après l'amour'') is a 1931 French drama film directed by Léonce Perret and starring Gaby Morlay, Victor Francen and Tania Fédor.The A to Z of French Cinema p.339 It is based on the 1924 play '' After Love'' by Henri Duvernois and Pierre Wolff. Cast * Gaby Morlay as Germaine * Victor Francen as Pierre Meyran * Tania Fédor as Madame Meyran * as Madame Stivié * Jacques Varennes as Robert Fournier * Jean Joffre as Ferrand * Henri Richard as Mertelet * Raymond Guérin-Catelain as Gérard * Claude Borelli as Petit garçon * Jean Borelli as Petit garçon * Jean Bara as Petit garçon * Jacqueline Brizard as Trèfle * Laurette Fleury * Marcelle Monthil Marcelle Monthil (8 June 1892 – 8 November 1950) was a French film actress. Born Marcelle Madeleine Montalenti in the Principality of Monaco, she died in Paris. Selected filmography * ''Love Songs'' (1930) * '' When Love Is Over'' (1931) * ... References Bibliography * Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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