Hans Quest (1915–1997) was a German

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Selected filmography

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Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne ''Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne'' is a 1955 West German film directed by Hans Quest. It was shot at the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. Plot summary Teddy Lemke is a lodger with Miss Biermann. She has taken the six-year Ulli into her care, whos ...

'' (1955) *''

The Happy Wanderer "The Happy Wanderer" ("''Der fröhliche Wanderer''" or "''Mein Vater war ein Wandersmann''") is a popular song. The original text was written by Florenz Friedrich Sigismund (1791–1877).Charley's Aunt ''Charley's Aunt'' is a farce in three acts written by Brandon Thomas. The story centres on Lord Fancourt Babberley, an undergraduate whose friends Jack and Charley persuade him to impersonate the latter's aunt. The complications of the plot in ...

'' (1956) *'' Wenn Poldi ins Manöver zieht'' (1956) *'' Ein Mann muß nicht immer schön sein'' (1956) *''

The Girl Without Pyjamas ''The Girl Without Pyjamas'' (german: Das Mädchen ohne Pyjama) is a 1957 West German comedy film directed by Hans Quest and starring Ingeborg Christiansen, Bert Fortell and Elma Karlowa.Hermanni p.315 Cast * Ingeborg Christiansen as Irma * Bert ...

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Kindermädchen für Papa gesucht ''Kindermädchen für Papa gesucht'' is a 1957 West German comedy film directed by Hans Quest and written by Curth Flatow and Eckart Hachfeld. It stars Claus Biederstaedt, Susanne Cramer, and Gunther Philipp. Plot Peter and Kurt Jäger are cousi ...

'' (1957) *'' The Big Chance'' (1957) *'' Die Lindenwirtin vom Donaustrand'' (1957) *' (1958) *'' Mein Schatz ist aus Tirol'' (1958) *''

Nick Knatterton’s Adventure ''Nick Knatterton's Adventure'' (German: ''Nick Knattertons Abenteuer - Der Raub der Gloria Nylon'') is a 1959 West German comedy crime film directed by Hans Quest and starring Karl Lieffen, Susanne Cramer and Maria Sebaldt.Bock & Bergfelder p. ...

'' (1959) *''

Twelve Girls and One Man ''Twelve Girls and One Man'' (German: ''Zwölf Mädchen und ein Mann'') is a 1959 Austrian comedy film directed by Hans Quest and starring Toni Sailer, Margit Nünke and Gunther Philipp.Büttner & Dewald p.350 It was shot at the Rosenhügel Stud ...

'' (1959) *'' Bei der blonden Kathrein'' (1960) *'' The Time Has Come'' (1960, TV series) *' (1961) *' (1962, TV miniseries) *' (1963, TV miniseries) *' (1964, TV miniseries) *' (1968, TV miniseries) *''

Father Brown Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who is featured in 53 short stories published between 1910 and 1936 written by English author G. K. Chesterton. Father Brown solves mysteries and crimes using his intuiti ...

'' (1970-1972, TV series) *''Manolescu – Die fast wahre Biographie eines Gauners'' (1972, TV film) Actor * ''

The Immortal Heart ''The Immortal Heart'' (german: Das Unsterbliche Herz) is a 1939 German drama film directed by Veit Harlan and starring Heinrich George. It was based on Walter Harlan's play ''The Nuremberg Egg'' and depicts the inventor of the watch, Peter Hen ...

'' (1939) - Henner * ''Der dunkle Punkt'' (1940) * ''

Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius ''Friedrich Schiller – The Triumph of a Genius'' (german: Friedrich Schiller – Der Triumph eines Genies) is a 1940 German film, based on the novel ''Passion'' by Norbert Jacques. The film focuses on the early career of the German poet Frie ...

'' (1940) - Student Hoven * ''

My Life for Ireland ''My Life for Ireland'' (german: Mein Leben für Irland) is a Nazi propaganda movie from 1941 directed by Max W. Kimmich, telling a story of an Irish nationalist family and their involvement in the Irish struggle of independence over two genera ...

'' (1941) - Henry Beverley * ''

Riding for Germany ''Riding for Germany'' (german: Reitet für Deutschland) is a 1941 German drama film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt and starring Willy Birgel, Gertrud Eysoldt and Gerhild Weber. A German cavalry officer, badly injured during the First World Wa ...

'' (1941) - Sohn des Fuhrwerksbesitzers * '' Bismarck's Dismissal'' (1942) * '' Sophienlund'' (1943) - Jürgen * ''Verspieltes Leben'' (1949) - Kadett Kurt von Ellmer * ''

The Blue Swords ''The Blue Swords'' (german: Die blauen Schwerter) is a 1949 East German historical drama film directed by Wolfgang Schleif and starring Hans Quest, Ilse Steppat and Alexander Engel. It sold more than 3,299,432 tickets. The film portrays the li ...

'' (1949) - Johann Böttger * '' No Greater Love'' (1952) * '' The Country Schoolmaster'' (1954) - Ludwig, Ursulas Bruder * ''

Sauerbruch – Das war mein Leben ''The Life of Surgeon Sauerbruch'' sometimes shortened to ''Surgeon Sauerbruch'' (German: ''Sauerbruch – Das war mein Leben'') is a 1954 West German biographical drama film directed by Rolf Hansen and starring Ewald Balser, Heidemarie Hathey ...

'' (1954) - Dr. Berthold * '' Love is Forever'' (1954) - Hasske * ''

Ludwig II Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886) was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He is sometimes called the Swan King or ('the Fairy Tale King'). He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the ...

'' (1955) - Kapellmeister Eckert * ''

Beloved Enemy ''Beloved Enemy'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by H.C. Potter and starring Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, and David Niven. It was loosely based on the life of Michael Collins. Plot During the Irish War of Independence in 1921, Irish ...

'' (1955) - Ward, Sekretär bei Gore * '' Sacred Lie'' (1955) * '' The Ambassador's Wife'' (1955) - Holmgreen * '' Urlaub auf Ehrenwort'' (1955) - Gustav Jahnke * ''

Magic Fire ''Magic Fire'' is a 1955 American biographical film about the life of composer Richard Wagner, released by Republic Pictures. Directed by William Dieterle, the film made extensive use of Wagner's music, which was arranged by Erich Wolfgang Korng ...

'' (1956) - Robert Hubner * ' (1956) - Dr. Listig * ''

The Last Ones Shall Be First ''The Last Ones Shall Be First'' (german: Die Letzten werden die Ersten sein) is a 1957 West German crime film directed by Rolf Hansen and starring O.E. Hasse, Ulla Jacobsson and Maximilian Schell.Bock & Bergfelder p. 417 It is based on the ...

'' (1957) - Young attorney * '' The Big Chance'' (1957) - Eduard Brüggemann (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1958) - Weinert * ' (1959) - Marinetti * ''Die zornigen jungen Männer'' (1960) - Pater * ' (1965, TV Mini-Series) - Thomas Quayle * '' Aunt Frieda'' (1965) - Rittmeister von Stuelphagel * ''

Onkel Filser – Allerneueste Lausbubengeschichten ''Onkel Filser – Allerneueste Lausbubengeschichten'' is a 1966 West German comedy film directed by Werner Jacobs and starring Michl Lang, Hans Kraus and Fritz Tillmann. It was based on a novel by Ludwig Thoma and is the fifth in series of f ...

'' (1966) - Rittmeister Friedrich Wilhelm von Stülphagel * ''

When Ludwig Goes on Manoeuvres ''When Ludwig Goes on Manoeuvres'' (German: ''Wenn Ludwig ins Manöver zieht'') is a 1967 West German historical comedy film directed by Werner Jacobs, starring Hansi Kraus as Ludwig Thoma, Heidelinde Weis and Rudolf Rhomberg. The script was pro ...

'' (1967) - Rittmeister von Stuelphagel * ''

Birdie Birdy or Birdie may refer to: Places in the United States * Birdie, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Birdie, Mississippi, an unincorporated community People with the name * Birdie Blye (1871–1935), American pianist * Birdy (singe ...

'' (1971) - Rolf * ''Hauptsache Ferien'' (1972) - Oberschulrat * ' (1977) * '' The Serpent's Egg'' (1977) - Dr. Silbermann * ''Der Havarist'' (1984) - Narrator * ' (1985) - Englischer Prälat * ' (1986) -

Ernst Moritz Arndt Ernst Moritz Arndt (26 December 1769 – 29 January 1860) was a German nationalist historian, writer and poet. Early in his life, he fought for the abolition of serfdom, later against Napoleonic dominance over Germany. Arndt had to flee to Swe ...

* ''Der 13. Tag'' (1991) - Präsident Benes

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* 1915 births 1997 deaths People from Herford People from the Province of Westphalia German male film actors German male television actors Mass media people from North Rhine-Westphalia 20th-century German male actors German military personnel of World War II Deaths from cancer in Germany {{Germany-film-actor-stub