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The Golden Plague (1921 Film)
''The Golden Plague'' (German: ''Die goldene Pest'') is a 1921 German silent thriller film directed by Louis Ralph and Richard Oswald and starring Louis Ralph, Anita Berber and Paul Bildt. An anarchist attempts to use a formula for artificial gold as part of a plan to flood the world market, causing an international crisis.Continuity and Crisis in German Cinema, 1928-1936. p.98 The film's sets were designed by the art director Botho Hoefer and István Szirontai Lhotka. Cast * Louis Ralph as Jacques Delma * Anita Berber as Natascha * Paul Bildt as John Marker (chemistry student) * Hans Adalbert Schlettow as Dr. Jonas Fjeld * Emil Wittig as Brocke * Felix Norfolk as Bradley * Arthur Bergen as Bokine * Hans Wallner as Croft * Rudolf Klein-Rhoden as Faber * Michael Rainer-Steiner as Lord Cavendish (president, Bank of England) * Karl Martell as Patrick Murphy (Cavendish's secretary) * Fred Berger as Det. James Clifford * Emil Stammer as Det. Hansen * Herma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Ralph
Louis Ralph (born Ludwig Josef Musik; 17 August 1878 – September 1952) was an Austrian film actor and director. He was born Ludwig Musik in Graz, Styria, Austria-Hungary (now Austria), and died in Berlin at age 68. Selected filmography * ''Die Vila der Narenta'' (1919) * ''Der Schatzgräber von Blagaj'' (1919) * ''Diamonds'' (1920) * '' Lady Hamilton'' (1921) * '' The Golden Plague'' (1921) * '' The Lodging House for Gentleman'' (1922) * '' The Inheritance'' (1922) * '' The Unknown Tomorrow'' (1923) * ''The Green Manuela'' (1923) * '' The Love of a Queen'' (1923) * '' The Final Mask'' (1924) * '' The Voice of the Heart'' (1924) * '' Tragedy in the House of Habsburg'' (1924) * '' Orient'' (1924) * '' The Humble Man and the Chanteuse'' (1925) * '' The Elegant Bunch'' (1925) * '' Our Emden'' (1926) * ''The Circus of Life'' (1926) * '' The Queen Was in the Parlour'' (1927) * ''Ghost Train'' (1927) * '' Alpine Tragedy'' (1927) * ''The Little Slave ''The Little Slave'' (German: ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emil Wittig
Emil or Emile may refer to: Literature *'' Emile, or On Education'' (1762), a treatise on education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau * ''Émile'' (novel) (1827), an autobiographical novel based on Émile de Girardin's early life *'' Emil and the Detectives'' (1929), a children's novel *"Emil", nickname of the Kurt Maschler Award for integrated text and illustration (1982–1999) *'' Emil i Lönneberga'', a series of children's novels by Astrid Lindgren Military * Emil (tank), a Swedish tank developed in the 1950s * Sturer Emil, a German tank destroyer People * Emil (given name), including a list of people with the given name ''Emil'' or ''Emile'' * Aquila Emil (died 2011), Papua New Guinean rugby league footballer Other * ''Emile'' (film), a Canadian film made in 2003 by Carl Bessai * Emil (river), in China and Kazakhstan See also * * * Aemilius (other) *Emilio (other) *Emílio (other) *Emilios (other) Emilios, or Aimilios, (Greek: Αιμίλιο ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Richard Oswald
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Of The Weimar Republic
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 Films
The following is an overview of 1921 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top seven films released in 1921 by U.S. gross are as follows: Events *January 21 – The silent comedy drama '' The Kid'', written by, produced by, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin (in his Tramp character) – his first full-length film as a director – and featuring Jackie Coogan, is released in the United States. It is the year's second-highest-grossing film. *March 6 – The silent epic war film '' The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'', adapted for the screen by June Mathis, is released in the United States. It is the year's highest-grossing film (and the sixth-best-grossing silent film of all time), propels Rudolph Valentino to stardom and inspires a tango craze and a fashion for gaucho pants. *August 29 – Broadway's first $1 million theatre, Loew's State opens. *September 5 – Popular comedi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curt Cappi
Kurt is a male given name of Germanic or Turkish origin. ''Kurt'' or ''Curt'' originated as short forms of the Germanic Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor. In Turkish, Kurt means "Wolf" and is a surname and given name in numerous Turkic countries.Men named Kurt always get tons of woman because they have W rizz. Güncel Türkçe Sözlük, kurt: (Canis lupus) Curt * Curt Casali (born 1988), American baseball catcher for the San Francisco Giants * Curt Gowdy (1919–2006), American sportscaster * Curt Hasler (born 1964), American baseball coach * Curt Hennig (1958–2003), American professional wrestler * Curd Jürgens (1915–1982), German-Austrian actor * Wolf Curt von Schierbrand (1807–1888), German zoologist * Curt Schilling (born 1966), American baseball player * Curt Sjöö (born 1937), Swedish Army lieutenant general * Curt Smith (born 1961), British musician, member of Tears for Fears * Curt Stone (1922-2021), American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hermann Picha
Hermann Picha (20 March 1865 – 7 June 1936) was a German stage and film actor. Picha was extremely prolific, appearing in over 300 short and feature films during the silent and early sound eras. Picha played a mixture of lead and supporting roles during his career. He played the title role in the 1920 film '' Wibbel the Tailor'', directed by Manfred Noa. He appeared in Fritz Lang's ''Destiny''.Kreimeier p.73 Selected filmography * '' The Armoured Vault'' (1914) * '' Hilde Warren und der Tod'' (1917) * '' The Princess of Neutralia'' (1917) * '' Wedding in the Eccentric Club'' (1917) * '' The Beggar Countess'' (1918) * '' Five Minutes Too Late'' (1918) * '' The Rat'' (1918) * ''Your Big Secret'' (1918) * '' The Commandment of Love'' (1919) * '' Veritas Vincit'' (1919) * '' The Derby'' (1919) * '' State Attorney Jordan'' (1919) * '' The Golden Lie'' (1919) * '' The Woman at the Crossroads'' (1919) * '' Irrlicht'' (1919) * '' The Platonic Marriage'' (1919) * '' The Bodega of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emil Stammer
Emil or Emile may refer to: Literature *'' Emile, or On Education'' (1762), a treatise on education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau * ''Émile'' (novel) (1827), an autobiographical novel based on Émile de Girardin's early life *'' Emil and the Detectives'' (1929), a children's novel *"Emil", nickname of the Kurt Maschler Award for integrated text and illustration (1982–1999) *'' Emil i Lönneberga'', a series of children's novels by Astrid Lindgren Military * Emil (tank), a Swedish tank developed in the 1950s * Sturer Emil, a German tank destroyer People * Emil (given name), including a list of people with the given name ''Emil'' or ''Emile'' * Aquila Emil (died 2011), Papua New Guinean rugby league footballer Other * ''Emile'' (film), a Canadian film made in 2003 by Carl Bessai * Emil (river), in China and Kazakhstan See also * * * Aemilius (other) *Emilio (other) *Emílio (other) *Emilios (other) Emilios, or Aimilios, (Greek: Αιμίλιο ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Berger (actor)
Friedrich Berger (5 December 1894, in Vienna, Austria – ?) was an Austrian-born actor. He settled in London and also worked for an advertising agency's art filing department during the 1970s and 1980s. Filmography * '' Auf den Trummern des Paradieses'' (1920) – Obeidullah * '' The Golden Plague'' (1921) – Det. James Clifford * '' Swifter Than Death'' (1925) – Eric Holsen * '' The Perfect Woman'' (1949) – Farini * ''Cordula'' (1950) * '' One Wild Oat'' (1951) – Samson * ''Lady Godiva Rides Again'' (1951) – Mr Green * ''The Woman's Angle'' (1952) – (uncredited) * ''Top Secret'' (1952) – Russian Doctor * '' No Time for Flowers'' (1952) – Anton Novotny * ''The Case of Gracie Budd'' (1953) – Hermann Schneider * ''To Dorothy a Son ''To Dorothy a Son'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Muriel Box and starring Shelley Winters, John Gregson and Peggy Cummins. Known in the U.S. as ''Cash on Delivery'', it is based on the 1950 play ''To Dorothy, a Son'' b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Hermann Martell
Karl Hermann Martell (November 17, 1906 in Tilsit – December 28, 1966 in Hamburg) was a German actor. Martell was only 14 when he had his first performance in a silent movie, ''Das große Geheimnis'' (1920). In subsequent years, he was often seen as a supporting actor. In the 1930s, he reached main billing in romance and adventure films and acted as a partner of Zarah Leander in four movies. During World War II he participated in '' Alarm'', ''Ohm Krüger'', '' Back Then'' and ''Das alte Lied''. After the Second World War, in the 1950s, Martell tried to resume his movie career, but he was given mainly B-movie roles. He also produced documentaries. In his last film, ''The Blue Moth'' (1959), he again appeared with Zarah Leander, albeit in a minor role. Filmography * 1920: ''Das grosse Geheimnis'' * 1921: '' The Golden Plague'' * 1922: ''Das goldene Haar'' * 1936: ''Der Zweck heiligt die Mittel'' * 1937: '' Dangerous Game'' * 1937: '' Crooks in Tails'' * 1937: '' Premiere'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Rainer-Steiner
Michael may refer to: People * Michael (given name), a given name * Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael Given name "Michael" * Michael (archangel), ''first'' of God's archangels in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions * Michael (bishop elect), English 13th-century Bishop of Hereford elect * Michael (Khoroshy) (1885–1977), cleric of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada * Michael Donnellan (1915–1985), Irish-born London fashion designer, often referred to simply as "Michael" * Michael (footballer, born 1982), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born 1983), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born 1993), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born February 1996), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born March 1996), Brazilian footballer * Michael (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer Rulers =Byzantine emperors= *Michael I Rangabe (d. 844), married the daughter of Emperor Nikephoros I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudolf Klein-Rhoden
Rudolf Klein-Rhoden (27 January 1871 – 5 January 1936) was a German stage and film actor. Selected filmography * '' Madeleine'' (1919) * '' Sins of the Parents'' (1919) * '' Intoxication'' (1919) * '' Prostitution'' (1919) * ''Indische Nächte'' (1919) * ''Hypnosis'' (1920) * '' The Closed Chain'' (1920) * '' Dancer of Death'' (1920) * '' The Yellow Death'' (1920) * ''The House of Torment'' (1921) * '' Das gestohlene Millionenrezept'' (1921) * '' The Amazon'' (1921) * '' The Golden Plague'' (1921) * ''The Black Spider'' (1921) * ''Marie Antoinette, the Love of a King'' (1922) * '' The Diadem of the Czarina'' (1922) * ''The Moneylender's Daughter'' (1922) * '' The Flight into Marriage'' (1922) * ''The Romance of a Poor Sinner'' (1922) * '' Rose of the Asphalt Streets'' (1922) * '' Sunken Worlds'' (1922) * '' Friedrich Schiller'' (1923) * '' The Beautiful Girl'' (1923) * ''Resurrection Resurrection or anastasis is the concept of coming back to life after death. In a number o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
