
Birthday:
08-07-1890
Deathday:
01-05-1962 (71 years)
Birthplace:
Not available
Biography
German director, screenwriter, and actor.
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The First of the Few
Act like Von Straben
event1942 star_border 6.7
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This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.
Beware of Pity
Act like Josef
event1946 star_border 6.5
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A paraplegic baroness mistakes a man's pity for love - and tragedy ensues.
Desperate Moment
Act like Warder Goeter
event1953
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Story of a Dutchman's flight across post-war Germany trying to locate the man who alone can clear him of a false murder charge. (BFI Website)
Tomorrow We Live
Act like Commandant Frissette
event1943 star_border 6
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British World War II film set in occupied France, portraying the activities of members of the French Resistance and the Nazi tactic of taking and shooting innocent hostages in reprisal for acts of sabotage. The opening credits acknowledge "the official co-operation of General de Gaulle and the French National Committee". It was released as "At Dawn We Die" in the US.
Secret Mission
Act like General von Reichman
event1942 star_border 4.3
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World War II drama in which a member of the French Resistance and three British agents undertake a hazardous mission to infiltrate a German HQ in search of vital information that could lead to the overthrow of the Nazis.
Odette
Act like Colonel (as F.R. Wendhousen)
event1950 star_border 6.2
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The film is based on the true story of Special Operations Executive French-born agent Odette Sansom, who was captured by the Germans in 1943, condemned to death and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp to be executed. However, against all odds she survived the war and testified against the prison guards at the Hamburg Ravensbrück Trials. She was awarded the George Cross in 1946; the first woman ever to receive the award, and the only woman who has been awarded it while still alive. (From Wikipedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA)
The Finances of the Grand Duke
Writer
event1924 star_border 6.6
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The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State's debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke's affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins.
Homecoming
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event1928 star_border 6.8
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Following World War I, after a long imprisonment, two German prisoner-of-war soldiers escape from a Siberian lead-mine. Karl manages to reach Germany before Richard, and is sheltered by Anna, wife of Richard. While Richard is still on his homeward trek, Karl and Anna fall in love. And then Richard comes home.
Kleiner Mann – was nun?
Director
event1933
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First adaptation of Hans Fallada's novel of the same name.
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Screenplay
event1931
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The film focuses on the leadership of the Great Powers of Europe in the days leading up to the outbreak of the First World War.
Der schwarze Walfisch
Screenplay
event1934
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Adaptation of Marcel Pagnol's 1931 play Fanny.
The Stone Rider
Director
event1923 star_border 6
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In a distant Teutonic village, people dance and drink merrily celebrating a wedding feast. However, an elderly man tells the villagers that the valley where they live wasn't always happy but sorrowful. This was due to the tyranny of the master of the mountains who ruled the valley despotically.
Die Königin einer Nacht
Director
event1931
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A navy lieutenant contemplates suicide in his despair but then meets a beautiful stranger, who turns out to be a princess.
Dreyfus
Writer
event1930 star_border 5.6
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In late nineteenth century Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer of Jewish heritage, is falsely accused of espionage. Found guilty of treason he is drummed out of the army and sent to prison on Devil's Island.
The Marriage Swindler
Writer
event1938
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A confidence trickster is released from prison and travels to a village where he blackmails and tricks women out of their savings.
A Woman with Style
Director
event1928
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A sparkling Ruritanian comedy starring two great actresses: Mady Christians is an ambassador who needs to outwit a rival diplomat and find favor with the princess of Silistria, played by Diana Karenne.
The Runaway Princess
Director
event1929
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A prince in disguise saves a runaway princess from becoming a forger's dupe.
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