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Rudolf Platte
Rudolf Antonius Heinrich Platte (12 February 1904 – 18 December 1984) was a German actor. Biography Born in Hörde, Westphalia (today part of Dortmund) the son of a merchant, his family moved to Hildesheim three years later. Rudolf left school at the age of 16 to take acting lessons, making his debut in 1925 as Shylock in Shakespeare's ''The Merchant of Venice'' in Düsseldorf. Two years later he moved to Berlin, where he together with Werner Finck and Hans Deppe founded the cabaret '' Die Katakombe''. From 1929 onward, Platte performed in more than 200 film roles, embodying the shy and underestimated, likeable "Little Man". In 1940 he succeeded Ralph Arthur Roberts as director of the Theater in der Behrenstraße in Berlin (right beside the present-day Komische Oper) until its final closure in 1944. From 1945 to 1947 he directed the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm, which in 1954 became home of the Berliner Ensemble theatre company. After World War II, Platte could continue his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dortmund
Dortmund (; Westphalian nds, Düörpm ; la, Tremonia) is the third-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia after Cologne and Düsseldorf, and the eighth-largest city of Germany, with a population of 588,250 inhabitants as of 2021. It is the largest city (by area and population) of the Ruhr, Germany's largest urban area with some 5.1 million inhabitants, as well as the largest city of Westphalia. On the Emscher and Ruhr rivers (tributaries of the Rhine), it lies in the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region and is considered the administrative, commercial, and cultural center of the eastern Ruhr. Dortmund is the second-largest city in the Low German dialect area after Hamburg. Founded around 882,Wikimedia Commons: First documentary reference to Dortmund-Bövinghausen from 882, contribution-list of the Werden Abbey (near Essen), North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Dortmund became an Imperial Free City. Throughout the 13th to 14th centuries, it was the "chief city" of the Rhine, Westphali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Germany
West Germany is the colloquial term used to indicate the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG; german: Bundesrepublik Deutschland , BRD) between its formation on 23 May 1949 and the German reunification through the accession of East Germany on 3 October 1990. During the Cold War, the western portion of Germany and the associated territory of West Berlin were parts of the Western Bloc. West Germany was formed as a political entity during the Allied occupation of Germany after World War II, established from eleven states formed in the three Allied zones of occupation held by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The FRG's provisional capital was the city of Bonn, and the Cold War era country is retrospectively designated as the Bonn Republic. At the onset of the Cold War, Europe was divided between the Western and Eastern blocs. Germany was divided into the two countries. Initially, West Germany claimed an exclusive mandate for all of Germany, representing itself as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Good Comrades
''Two Good Comrades'' (german: Zwei gute Kameraden) is a 1933 German war comedy film directed by Max Obal and starring Paul Hörbiger, Fritz Kampers, and Jessie Vihrog. The film's art direction was by 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 ... and Bruno Lutz. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1933 films Films of the Weimar Republic 1930s German-language films Films directed by Max Obal German black-and-white films German war comedy films 1930s war comedy films 1933 comedy films 1930s German films {{1930s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgenrot (film)
''Morgenrot'' is a 1933 German submarine film set during World War I. Released three days after Adolf Hitler became Reichskanzler, it was the first film to have its screening in Nazi Germany. It became a symbol of the new times touted by the Nazi regime. The title (literally "morning-red") is the German term for the reddish coloring of the east sky about a half-hour before the sunrise. ''Dawn'' was the U.S. title. It was filmed in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, the first German submarine movie made after World War I. Production In March 1927, the UFA studio, the largest film production company in Europe, was purchased by the media magnate Alfred Hugenberg, who wanted to own UFA to produce "national" films that glorified his right-wing politics. ''Morgenrot'' was one of the several "national" films that were released by UFA during Hugenberg's time as its owner. Despite Hugenberg's hopes, the UFA studio was heavily in debt at the time he purchased it and the transition from silent fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I By Day, You By Night
''I by Day, You by Night'' (german: Ich bei Tag und du bei Nacht) is a 1932 German musical comedy film directed by Ludwig Berger and starring Käthe von Nagy and Willy Fritsch. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios and on location at the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam. The film's sets were designed by the art director Otto Hunte. It premiered in Berlin on 29 November 1932.Hardt p. 241 As was common at the time separate English- and French- language versions were released, both directed by Berger. The British version ''Early to Bed'' was co-produced with Gaumont British. The plot is very similar to the 1933 American film, ''Rafter Romance'' and it's 1937 remake, ''Living on Love'', though these films are based on a 1932 novel also named "Rafter Romance". Synopsis Greta, a manicurist, and Hans, a waiter, share the same room which he uses in the day and she at night due to their different working hours. Although they have never met they strongly dislike the other. However, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love At First Sight (1932 Film)
''Love at First Sight'' (german: Liebe auf den ersten Ton) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Carl Jöken, Lee Parry and Lico Suhrmann. The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter. Cast *Carl Jöken as Rudolf Niemeyer *Lee Parry as Hilde, wife *Lico Suhrmann as Siegfried, their son *Lizzi Waldmüller as Elisabeth, Duchess von Liebenstein *Adele Sandrock as the Duchess's aunt *Johannes Riemann as Prince Bernhard von Hassenstein *Hans Leibelt as Count Prillwitz, director *Arthur Mainzer as Prime Minister *Karl Etlinger as Wartenberg, theater agent *Rudolf Platte as Crammberg, Prince's adjutant *Hugo Froelich as hotel doorman *Lotte Holz as Elsa von Brabant See also *Love at first sight Love at first sight is a personal experience as well as a common trope in literature: a person or character feels an instant, extreme, and ultimately long-lasting romantic attraction for a stranger upon first seeing that stranger. Described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Shall I Tell My Husband?
''How Shall I Tell My Husband?'' (german: Wie sag' ich's meinem Mann?) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Renate Müller, Georg Alexander, and Ida Wüst. It was shot at the Babelsberg and Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Werner Schlichting. Location filming took place at Heringsdorf on the Baltic Sea. It premiered at the Gloria-Palast in Berlin. Synopsis Charlotte Oltendorf's husband is very loving towards her but also very strict. So she decides not to tell him she and her friend Hilde went away for a few days stay at a seaside resort A seaside resort is a resort town, town, village, or hotel that serves as a Resort, vacation resort and is located on a coast. Sometimes the concept includes an aspect of official accreditation based on the satisfaction of certain requirements, suc ... while he was on a business trip. However, he soon begins to suspect she has been lying to her, while complications ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This One Or None
''This One or None'' (German: ''Die - oder keine'') is a 1932 German musical film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Gitta Alpar, Max Hansen and Ferdinand von Alten. It is part of the tradition of operetta films. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin.Klaus p.37 The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter. Location shooting took place around Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz and Unter den Linden. Cast * Gitta Alpar as Eva Petri * Max Hansen as Prince Michael von Marana * Ferdinand von Alten as Prince Wenzel von Marana * Paul Otto as Ravel, Bankier * Fritz Fischer as Florian, Tenor * Paul Henckels as Montalon, Michaels Adjutant * Rudolf Platte as Officer * Wolfgang von Schwindt as Ein Bassist * Erich Fuchs as Ein Bariton * Lucy Malata as Eine Altastin * Barnabás von Géczy as Primgeiger * Comedian Harmonists The Comedian Harmonists were an internationally famous, all-male German close harmony ense ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pride Of Company Three
''The Pride of Company Three'' (German: ''Der Stolz der 3. Kompanie'') is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Fred Sauer and starring Heinz Rühmann, Anton Walbrook and Eugen Burg. It premiered on 4 January 1932.Grange p.379 It was shot at the Staaken Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Neppach Robert Neppach (2 March 1890 – 18 August 1939) was an Austrian architect, film producer and art director. Neppach worked from 1919 in the Cinema of Germany, German film industry. He oversaw the art direction of over 80 films during his career, i ... and Erwin Scharf. Synopsis The film is set in pre-1914 Germany. It follows the tangled love lives of a group of soldiers at a military barracks. Cast References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''. Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links * 1932 films 1932 comedy films German comedy films Films of the Weimar Republic 1930s German-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Days Of Love
''Three Days of Love'' (german: Drei Tage Liebe) is a 1931 German drama film directed by Heinz Hilpert and starring Hans Albers, Käthe Dorsch, and Trude Berliner. It was made and distributed by the independent Felsom Film company. It was shot at the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin Berlin ( , ) is the capital and List of cities in Germany by population, largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's List of cities in the European Union by population within ci .... The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Jacoby. Synopsis A poor servant girl falls in love with a man but becomes convinced that he will leave her because of her poverty. Encouraged in this belief by his jealous former lover, she steals a ring and smart clothes to try and impress him. However this leads only to tragedy. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1931 films 1931 drama films German drama films Films o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revolt In The Reformatory
''Revolt in the Reformatory'' (German: ''Revolte im Erziehungshaus'') is a 1929 German silent drama film directed by Georg Asagaroff and starring Carl Balhaus, Vera Baranovskaya, Toni van Eyck. The film was based on a play by Peter Martin Lampel intended as an exposé of the youth justice system. The film was considered controversial, and was banned four times before its eventual release.Kreimeier p.192 The film's art direction was by Andrej Andrejew. Cast * Carl Balhaus as Fritz * Vera Baranovskaya as Fritz' mother * Toni van Eyck as Fritz' sister * Wolfgang Zilzer as Hans * Peter Wolff as Erwin * Julius E. Herrmann as Direktor * Hugo Werner-Kahle as Hausvater * Renate Müller as Hausvater's daughter * Oskar Homolka as Erzieher * Rudolf Platte as Erziehungsgehilfe * Veit Harlan as Kurt * Ilse Stobrawa as Lucie * Willy Clever * Friedrich Gnaß Friedrich Gnaß (13 November 1892 – 8 May 1958) was a German film actor. He appeared in 53 films between 1929 and 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilmersdorf
Wilmersdorf (), an inner-city locality of Berlin, lies south-west of the central city. Formerly a borough by itself, Wilmersdorf became part of the new borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in Berlin's 2001 administrative reform. History The village near Berlin was first mentioned in 1293 as ''Wilmerstorff'', probably founded in the course of the German ''Ostsiedlung'' under the Ascanian margraves of Brandenburg. From the 1850s on ''Deutsch-Wilmersdorf'' was developed as a densely settled, affluent residential area, which in 1920 became a part of Greater Berlin. The former borough of Wilmersdorf included the localities of Halensee, Schmargendorf and Grunewald. During the era of the Weimar Republic Wilmersdorf was a popular residential area for artists and intellectuals. In 1923 the foundation stone for the first mosque in Germany was laid on the initiative of some islamic students in Wilmersdorf. It was completed in 1925. The so called Wilmersdorfer Moschee (''Mosque of Wilmer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
