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Theodor Loos
Theodor August Konrad Loos (18 May 1883 – 27 June 1954) was a German actor. The son of a watchmaker and instruments manufacturer, he left secondary school prematurely and worked for three years at an export firm for music instruments in Leipzig, and after that for his uncle, an art dealer in Berlin. He decided though to become an actor. His theater engagements led him to Leipzig, Danzig and Frankfurt am Main, then to Berlin where he acted from 1912 to 1945 at different theaters. In the 1930s he could be seen performing in classic theater, on over 400 occasions in Peer Gynt alone. From 1913 he performed in more than 170 feature films, initially silent films. He remains perhaps best-known for his numerous roles in the films of Fritz Lang. During the Third Reich Loos was a member of the Advisory Council (Präsidialrat) of the president of the Reichsfilmkammer. After the end of the war, Loos returned to the theater. From August 1949 he was a member of the Staatstheater Stut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zwingenberg, Hesse
Zwingenberg lies in the Bergstraße district in southern Hessen, Germany, south of Frankfurt and Darmstadt, and with the granting of town rights coming in 1274 it is the oldest town on the Hessen Bergstraße. Geography Location Zwingenberg lies on the western edge of the Odenwald at the foot of the Melibokus, at 517.4 m above sea level the Bergstraße's highest mountain. The municipal area's elevation varies between roughly 90 m above sea level in the outlying centre of Rodau and just under 300 m on the slope of the Melibokus. Zwingenberg's highest elevation is no one single mountain. Rather, it runs along the Melibokus's slope into the area of Auerbach, an outlying centre of Bensheim. The 100-metre marker at Zwingenberg railway station is taken to be the standard. In the west, Zwingenberg abuts the ''Hessisches Ried'', and thereby the Rhine rift. In Zwingenberg's west, towards Rodau and in Rodau itself, cropraising and meadows prevail. Only a small patc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let There Be Light (1917 Film)
''Let There Be Light'' (german: Es werde Licht!) is a 1917 German silent drama film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Bernd Aldor, Hugo Flink and Nelly Lagarst. It was followed by three sequels. The film was a protest against Germany's anti-abortion law, and also touched on the dangers of syphilis. It is a lost film. The film's sets were designed by the art director August Rinaldi. Manfred Noa was employed as an artistic consultant. Cast * Bernd Aldor as Georg Mauthner, Arzt * Hugo Flink as Paul Maunther, Maler, Georgs Bruder * Nelly Lagarst as Assistentin * Ernst Ludwig as Stadtrat Kaufherr *Leontine Kühnberg as Else, dessen Tochter * Lupu Pick as Dr. Franzius, annoncierender Arzt * Max Gülstorff as Patient * Kurt Vespermann as Gerd * Kathe Oswald as Ingeborg *Conrad Veidt Hans Walter Conrad Veidt (; 22 January 1893 – 3 April 1943) was a German film actor who attracted early attention for his roles in the films ''Different from the Others'' (1919), '' The Cabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Cassio
Michael Cassio, or simply Cassio (), is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's ''Othello''. The source of the character is the 1565 tale "Un Capitano Moro" by Cinthio; Cassio is unnamed in Cinthio but referred to as "the squadron leader". In the play, Cassio is a young and handsome lieutenant under Othello's command who becomes one of Iago's several victims in a plot to ruin Othello. Sources ''Othello'' has its source in the 1565 tale "Un Capitano Moro" from ''Gli Hecatommithi'' by Giovanni Battista Giraldi Cinthio. His story may have been based on a historical incident which occurred in Venice around 1508. No English translation of Cinthio was available in Shakespeare's lifetime. Gabriel Chappuy had produced a French translation in 1584, but Shakespeare's version hews more closely to the original.Shakespeare, William. Four Tragedies: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth'. Bantam Books, 1988. Cassio is based upon Cinthio's squadron leader. Role in ''Othello'' Cassio is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Othello (1922 Film)
''Othello'' is a 1922 German silent historical romantic drama film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, and starring Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss and Ica von Lenkeffy. It was based on William Shakespeare's play '' The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice'', the first of six major film adaptations of the work. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Karl Machus. Cast * Emil Jannings as Othello * Werner Krauss as Iago * Ica von Lenkeffy as Desdemona * Theodor Loos as Cassio * Ferdinand von Alten as Rodrigo * Friedrich Kühne as Brabantio * Magnus Stifter as Montano * Lya De Putti as Emilia * Ludwig Rex Ludwig Rex (1 January 1888 – 29 September 1979) was a German film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 55 films between 1918 and 1927. He was born in Berlin, Germany and died in London. Selected filmography * ''Totenkopfreiter'' (1917 ... Home media The film was released on DVD on 19 June 2001. Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Romney (painter)
George Romney ( – 15 November 1802) was an English portrait painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson. Early life and training Romney was born in Beckside in Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire (now in Cumbria), the 3rd son (of 11 children) of John Romney, cabinet maker, and Anne Simpson. Raised in a cottage named High Cocken in modern-day Barrow-in-Furness, he was sent to school at nearby Dendron. He appears to have been an indifferent student and was withdrawn at the age of 11 and apprenticed to his father's business instead. He proved to have a natural ability for drawing and making things from wood – including violins (which he played throughout his life). From the age of 15, he was taught art informally by a local watchmaker called John Williamson, but his studies began in earnest in 1755, when he went to Kendal, at the age of 21, for a 4-year appr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Hamilton (1921 Film)
''Lady Hamilton'' is a 1921 German silent historical film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Liane Haid, Conrad Veidt and Werner Krauss. The film depicts the love affair between the British Admiral Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton. It was based on two novels by Heinrich Vollrath Schumacher. A copy of the film exists in a Russian film archive. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Hans Dreier and Paul Leni. Location shooting took place in Hamburg, London, Naples, Rome and Venice Venice ( ; it, Venezia ; vec, Venesia or ) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto Regions of Italy, region. It is built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 .... Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1921 films 1920s biographical films 1920s historical romance films German biographical films German historical romance films German epic films Films of the Weimar Republic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treasure Of The Aztecs (1921 Film)
''Treasure of the Aztecs'' (German: ''Der Schatz der Azteken'') is a 1921 German silent adventure film directed by Karl Heiland and starring Otto Gebühr and Theodor Loos.''Das Ufa-Buch'' p.88 Cast * Otto Gebühr * Theodor Loos * Loo Holl * Friedrich Kühne Friedrich Kühne (24 April 1870 – 13 October 1959), born Franz Michna, was a German film actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1913 and 1957. Selected filmography * ''The Iron Cross'' (1914) * ''Detektiv Br ... References Bibliography * Hans-Michael Bock & Michael Töteberg. ''Das Ufa-Buch''. Zweitausendeins, 1992. External links * 1921 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Karl Heiland German silent feature films 1921 adventure films German adventure films UFA GmbH films German black-and-white films Silent adventure films 1920s German films 1920s German-language films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Solemn Oath
''The Solemn Oath'' (German: ''Das Gelübde'') is a 1921 German silent comedy film directed by Rudolf Biebrach and starring Theodor Loos, Lotte Neumann and Eugen Rex. It premiered in Berlin on 7 June 1921.Grange p.93-94 The film's art direction was by Hans Sohnle. It was based on a play by Heinrich Lautensack. Cast * Theodor Loos as Graf Horst * Lotte Neumann * Eugen Rex * Rudolf Biebrach * Julie Abich * Albert Kunze * Albert Patry * Erich Walter * Hanns Waschatko Hanns is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Hanns Blaschke (1896–1971), Austrian politician *Hanns Bolz (1885–1918), German expressionist and cubist painter * Hanns Brandstätter (born 1949), Austrian fencer *Hanns Braun (18 ... 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 German comedy films Films directed by Rud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House In Dragon Street
''The House in Dragon Street'' (German: ''Das Haus in der Dragonerstrasse '') is a 1921 German silent crime film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Edmund Löwe, Werner Krauss and Lilly Flohr. The film premiered in Berlin on 24 June 1921.Grange p.94 Cast * Edmund Löwe as Der alte Uhl * Werner Krauss as Walter, sein Sohn * Lilly Flohr as Lia, seine Tochter * Paul Bildt as Zigarrenhändler Paulsen * Ellen Bargi as Martha, seine Frau * Eugen Jensen as Der Junggeselle * Aenne Ullstein as Ein Mädchen, Walters Freundin * Theodor Loos Theodor August Konrad Loos (18 May 1883 – 27 June 1954) was a German actor. The son of a watchmaker and instruments manufacturer, he left secondary school prematurely and worked for three years at an export firm for music instruments in L ... as Funke, Lias Bräutigam References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Cultural Chronicle of the Weimar Republic''.Scarecrow Press, 2008. External links * 1921 films Films of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helmsman Holk
''Helmsman Holk'' (German:''Steuermann Holk'') is a 1920 German silent drama film directed by Rochus Gliese and Ludwig Wolff and starring Asta Nielsen and Paul Wegener.Kapczynski & Richardson p.88 Cast In alphabetical order * Theodor Loos as Jacon Siebensee * Hans Marr as Steuermann Timm * Asta Nielsen as Lulu * Lyda Salmonova * Charlotte Schultz as Doris, Holms Braut * Rosa Valetti as Greta Grien * Paul Wegener Paul Wegener (11 December 1874 – 13 September 1948) was a German actor, writer, and film director known for his pioneering role in German expressionist cinema. Acting career At the age of 20, Wegener decided to end his law studies and conce ... as Steuermann Holk References Bibliography * Jennifer M. Kapczynski & Michael D. Richardson. ''A New History of German Cinema''. External links * 1920 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Rochus Gliese Films directed by Ludwig Wolff German silent feature films UFA GmbH films German b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Wahnschaffe
''Christian Wahnschaffe'' is a 1920 German silent drama film directed by Urban Gad and starring Conrad Veidt, Lillebil Ibsen, and Fritz Kortner. It was released in two parts ''World Ablaze'' (''Weltbrand'') in November 1920 and ''The Escape from the Golden Prison'' (''Die Flucht aus dem goldenen Kerker'') in March 1921. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same title by Jakob Wassermann. The film is extant, and was restored in 2018 by the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung. The film's sets were designed by the art director 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 .... Cast Part 1: World Ablaze Part 2: The Escape from the Golden Prison References Bibliography * * External links * * 1920 films 1921 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurfürstendamm (film)
''Kurfürstendamm'' is a 1920 German silent drama film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Conrad Veidt, Asta Nielsen, and Erna Morena.Soister p. 103 It is set on the Kurfürstendamm in central Berlin. It is now considered a lost film. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Dreier. Director Oswald made this film the year after he made ''Weird Tales'' (1919), which also had starred Conrad Veidt. Cinematographer Carl Hoffmann went on to lens ''Der Januskopf'' (1920) and ''Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler'' (1922). Plot Satan (Veidt) notices that a lot of souls entering Hell from Berlin have been coming in from the city's Kurfurstendamm district. He goes there and rents an apartment, disguised as a businessman. A doctor named Li (Henry Sze) takes him on a guided tour of the neighborhood's dens of sin. After he is beaten and robbed on the street, the Devil flees back to Hell where he feels much safer. Cast * Conrad Veidt as Satan * Asta Nielsen as Girl Lissy / Mul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
