Alfred Schirokauer (13 July 1880 – 27 October 1934) was a German

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and

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.Soister p.193 He also directed three films during the

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. Many films were based on his novels including several adaptations of ''

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''. After the rise of the

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to power in 1933 the

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Schirokauer emigrated to

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and then to Austria where he died the following year.

Novels

*''Die graue Macht'' (1910) *''Ferdinand Lassalle. Ein Leben für Freiheit und Liebe'' (1912) *''Lukrezia Borgia'' (1925) *''Die Frau von gestern und morgen'' (1928) *''Die unmögliche Liebe'' (1929) *''Paiva, Queen of Love'' (1935)

Play

*''Karriere'' (with

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, 1924)

Selected filmography

*''

Ferdinand Lassalle Ferdinand Lassalle (; 11 April 1825 – 31 August 1864) was a Prussian-German jurist, philosopher, socialist and political activist best remembered as the initiator of the social democratic movement in Germany. "Lassalle was the first man in Ger ...

'', directed by

Rudolf Meinert Rudolf Meinert (1882–6 March 1943) was an Austrian screenwriter, film producer and film director, director. Meinert was born Rudolf Bürstein in Vienna, but worked for most of his career in the Cinema of Germany, German film industry. He became ...

(Germany, 1918, based on the novel ''Ferdinand Lassalle. Ein Leben für Freiheit und Liebe'') *''Die graue Macht'', directed by Fred Stranz (Germany, 1923, based on the novel ''Die graue Macht'') * ''

The Woman of Yesterday and Tomorrow ''The Woman of Yesterday and Tomorrow'' (German: ''Die Frau von gestern und morgen'') is a 1928 Austrian silent drama film directed by Heinz Paul and starring Arlette Marchal, Vivian Gibson, Livio Pavanelli.Klapdor p.241 It is based on the nov ...

'', directed by

Heinz Paul Heinz Paul (13 August 1893 – 14 March 1983) was a German screenwriter, film producer and film director, director. He was married to the actress Hella Moja. Selected filmography Director * ''The Street of Forgetting'' (1923) * ''The Dice Game of ...

(Germany, 1928, based on the novel ''Die Frau von gestern und morgen'') *''

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'', directed by John Francis Dillon (1929, based on the play ''Karriere'') *'' Impossible Love'', directed by

Erich Waschneck Erich John Waschneck (29 April 1887, in Grimma, Kingdom of Saxony – 22 September 1970, in Berlin) was a German cameraman, director, screenwriter, and film producer. Early life Erich was the son of Karl Hermann Waschneck, a blacksmith, and his ...

(Germany, 1932, based on the novel ''Die unmögliche Liebe'') *''

'', directed by

Abel Gance Abel Gance (; born Abel Eugène Alexandre Péréthon; 25 October 188910 November 1981) was a French film director and producer, writer and actor. A pioneer in the theory and practice of montage, he is best known for three major silent films: ''J ...

(France, 1935, based on the novel ''Lukrezia Borgia'') *''

'', directed by

Luis Bayón Herrera Luis Bayón Herrera (23 September 1889 – 30 March 1956) was a Spanish film director and screenwriter who worked in Argentine film of the 1940s and 1950s. He was "one of the most important directors of the golden age of Argentine cinema". He ...

(Argentina, 1947, based on the novel ''Lukrezia Borgia'') *''

Idol of Paris ''Idol of Paris'' is a 1948 film based on the novel ''Paiva, Queen of Love'' by Alfred Schirokauer, about a mid-19th century French courtesan Theresa who sleeps her way from poverty to the top of Second Empire society. It was an attempt by its ...

'', directed by

Leslie Arliss Leslie Arliss (6 October 1901, London – 30 December 1987, Jersey, Channel Islands) was an English screenwriter and director. He is best known for his work on the Gainsborough melodramas directing films such as ''The Man in Grey'' and ''The Wi ...

(UK, 1948, based on the novel ''Paiva, Queen of Love'') *''

Lucrèce Borgia ''Lucrèce Borgia'' (also known as ''Lucretia Borgia'' or ''Sins of the Borgias'') is a 1953 French drama film starring Martine Carol and Pedro Armendáriz. The film was directed by Christian-Jaque, who co-wrote screenplay with Cécil Saint-Laur ...

'', directed by

Christian-Jaque Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 – 8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including ''Lucrèce Borgia'' (1953), '' ...

(France, 1953, based on the novel ''Lukrezia Borgia'')

Screenwriter

* ''

Werner Krafft ''Werner Krafft'' is a 1916 German silent drama film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Eduard von Winterstein, Erika Glässner and Reinhold Schünzel.Bock & Bergfelder p.138 Cast * Eduard von Winterstein as Werner Krafft * Reinhold Schünz ...

'' (1916) * ''

George Bully ''George Bully'' is a 1920 German silent mystery film directed by Max Obal and starring Ernst Reicher as the detective Stuart Webbs, who was modeled on Sherlock Holmes.Rainey p.230 Cast * Ernst Reicher as Stuart Webbs, detective * Ludwig G� ...

'' (1920) * '' The Leap in the Dark'' (1920) * '' The Night of Decision'' (1920) * ''

The Big Boss ''The Big Boss'' (, lit. "The Big Brother from Tangshan"; originally titled ''Fists of Fury'' in America) is a 1971 Hong Kong action martial arts film produced by Raymond Chow and starring Bruce Lee in his first major film in a lead role. The ...

'' (1921) * '' The Fountain of Madness'' (1921) * ''

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'' (1921) * ''

The Favourite of the Queen ''The Favourite of the Queen'' (German: ''Der Favorit der Königin'') is a 1922 German silent historical film directed by Franz Seitz and starring Erich Kaiser-Titz, Hanna Ralph and Willy Kaiser-Heyl.Bock & Bergfelder p.366 It is based on a pla ...

'' (1922) * '' The Path to God'' (1924) * '' The Lion of Venice'' (1924) * ''

A Woman for 24 Hours ''A Woman for 24 Hours'' (German:''Die Frau für 24 Stunden'') is a 1925 German silent drama film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Lotte Neumann, Harry Liedtke and Kurt Vespermann.Grange p.209 The film's art direction was by Kurt ...

'' (1925) * '' Your Desire Is Sin'' (1925) * '' The Flower Woman of Potsdam Square'' (1925) * ''

The Dealer from Amsterdam ''The Dealer from Amsterdam'' (German: ''Der Trödler von Amsterdam'') is a 1925 German silent film directed by Victor Janson and starring Werner Krauss, Hilde Hildebrand and Harry Hardt. It was made by the German subsidiary of the Fox Film Com ...

'' (1925) * ''

Cock of the Roost ''Cock of the Roost'' (german: Der Hahn im Korb) is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Elga Brink and Maly Delschaft. The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Reimann. Cas ...

'' (1925) * '' Cab No. 13'' (1926) * ''

The Flight in the Night ''The Flight in the Night'' (German: ''Die Flucht in die Nacht'') is a 1926 German silent film directed by Amleto Palermi and starring Conrad Veidt, Robert Scholz and Angelo Ferrari.Soister & Battle p.193-196 It was based on the play '' Henry IV' ...

'' (1926) * ''

Circus Romanelli ''Circus Romanelli'' (German: ''Der dumme August des Zirkus Romanelli'') is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Claire Rommer and Victor Janson. Cast * Reinhold Schünzel as August *Cla ...

'' (1926) * ''

Tea Time in the Ackerstrasse ''Tea Time in the Ackerstrasse'' (German: ''Fünf-Uhr-Tee in der Ackerstraße'') is a 1926 German silent drama film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Mary Nolan and Fritz Kampers. The film's sets were designed by Otto ...

'' (1926) * '' Students' Love'' (1927) * ''

The Orlov The Orlov (German: ''Der Orlow'') is a 1927 German silent film directed by Jacob Fleck and Luise Fleck and starring Vivian Gibson, Hans Junkermann and Georg Alexander. It was shot at the Babelsberg and Staaken Studios in Berlin. The film's sets ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Girl Without a Homeland ''The Girl Without a Homeland'' (german: Das Mädchen ohne Heimat) is a 1927 Austrian-German silent drama film directed by Constantin J. David and starring Jenny Hasselqvist, Henry Stuart, and Oskar Homolka. The film's sets were designed by ...

'' (1927) * '' The Hunt for the Bride'' (1927) * '' Intoxicated Love'' (1927) * ''

The Island of Forbidden Kisses ''The Island of Forbidden Kisses'' (German: ''Die Insel der verbotenen Küsse'') is a 1927 German silent adventure film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Stewart Rome, Marietta Millner and Elga Brink. The interiors were shot at the EFA St ...

'' (1927) * ''

A Day of Roses in August ''A Day of Roses in August'' (german: Ein Tag der Rosen im August) is a 1927 German silent film directed by Max Mack and starring Eduard von Winterstein, Margarete Schön, and Ernst Rückert. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The ...

'' (1927) * ''

Poor Little Colombine ''Poor Little Colombine'' (German: ''Arme kleine Colombine'') is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Franz Seitz and starring Paul Rehkopf, Hilde Jennings and Wolfgang Zilzer. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. The film ...

'' (1927) * ''

Always Be True and Faithful ''Always Be True and Faithful'' (german: Üb' immer Treu' und Redlichkeit ) is a 1927 German silent film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Rosa Valetti and Julius E. Herrmann.Bock & Bergfelder p. 524 The film's set ...

'' (1927) * '' Heaven on Earth'' (1927) * ''

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'' (1928) * ''

Herkules Maier ''Herkules Maier'' is a 1928 German silent film, silent comedy film directed by Alexander Esway and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Claire Rommer and Ida Perry.Bock & Bergfelder p.434 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Potsdam. The film's sets ...

'' (1928) * ''

Autobus Number Two ''Autobus Number Two'' (german: Autobus Nr. 2) is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Max Mack and starring Fritz Kampers, Lee Parry, and Georg Alexander. It was shot at the Terra Studios in Berlin. The film's art direction was by Bru ...

'' (1929) * ''

The Runaway Princess ''The Runaway Princess'' is a 1929 British-German silent drama film directed by Anthony Asquith and Fritz Wendhausen and starring Mady Christians, Fred Rains, Paul Cavanagh, and Anne Grey. Production The film was a co-production between Bri ...

'' (1929) * ''

Miss Midshipman ''Miss Midshipman'' (German: ''Fräulein Fähnrich'') is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Fred Sauer and starring Mary Parker, Willi Forst and Fritz Schulz. https://www.filmportal.de/film/fraeulein-faehnrich_35464754e66f4f6a9765b5e ...

'' (1929) * ''

Storm of Love ''Sturm der Liebe'' (, "Storm of Love") is a German television soap opera created by Bea Schmidt for Das Erste. It premiered on 26 September 2005. It follows in several interwoven plot threads stories about relationships taking place in the ...

'' (1929) * ''

Marriage in Name Only ''Marriage in Name Only'' (german: Namensheirat) is a 1930 German drama film directed by Heinz Paul and starring Evelyn Holt, Erika Dannhoff, and Wolfgang Zilzer.Bock & Bergfelder p. 397 The film's sets were designed by Robert A. Dietrich Ro ...

'' (1930) * ''

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'' (1930) * '' Two People'' (1930) * ''

The Case of Colonel Redl ''The Case of Colonel Redl'' (German: ''Der Fall des Generalstabs-Oberst Redl'') is a 1931 German spy drama film directed by Karl Anton and starring Theodor Loos, Lil Dagover and Otto Hartmann. It was co-production between the Prague-based compa ...

'' (1931) * '' Student Life in Merry Springtime'' (1931) * '' Elisabeth of Austria'' (1931) * ''

De Familie van mijn Vrouw '' De Familie van mijn Vrouw '' is a 1935 Netherlands, Dutch comedy film directed by Jaap Speyer. Cast External links

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'' (1935)

References

Bibliography

* John T. Soister. ''Conrad Veidt on Screen: A Comprehensive Illustrated Filmography''. McFarland, 2002.

External links

* People from Cottbus 1880 births 1934 deaths German film people Jewish emigrants from Nazi Germany to the Netherlands {{Germany-writer-stub