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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 Anita Berber (10 June 1899 – 10 November 1928) was a German dancer, actress, and writer who was the subject of an Otto Dix painting. She lived during the time of the Weimar Republic. Early life Berber was born in Leipzig to the violinist Feli ... 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 Wall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Ralph
Louis Ralph (born Ludwig Josef Musik; 17 August 1878 – 16 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 74. 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'' (1928) * '' Escape from Hell'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
Hans Adalbert Schlettow (11 June 1888 – 30 April 1945) was a German film actor. Schlettow appeared in around a hundred and sixty films during his career, the majority during the silent era. Among his best-known film roles was ''Hagen von Tronje'' in Fritz Lang's film classic ''Die Nibelungen'' (1924). In 1929 he starred in the British director Anthony Asquith's film ''A Cottage on Dartmoor''.Ryall p.170 He was a member of the Militant League for German Culture and the National Socialist Factory Cell Organization. Schlettow died in the Battle of Berlin on the same day Adolf Hitler committed suicide. Selected filmography * '' Und wenn ich lieb' nimm dich in acht...!'' (1917) * '' Der breite Weg'' (1917) * '' Die Gespensterstunde'' (1917) * '' Klosterfriede'' (1917) * '' When the Heart Burns with Hate'' (1917) * '' Vier Finger'' (1919) * '' The White Roses of Ravensberg'' (1919) as Count Ludwig Erlenstein * '' Hiob'' (1919) * '' Countess Doddy'' (1919) * '' Dias Geheimnis der alt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Of The Weimar Republic
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1921 Films
This 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 nine 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. *July 1 – The silent crime docudrama '' Yan Ruisheng'' is the first full-length feature film made in China to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curt Cappi
Kurt is a male given name in Germanic languages. ''Kurt'' or ''Curt'' originated as short forms of the Germanic Konrad/Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor. Like Conrad, it can also a surname and less uncommon variations in Germanic languages including , Curd, , , Kord, Kort, Kurth, and Kurtu. In Turkish, Kurt means "wolf" and is a surname and less commonly a given name in numerous Turkic countries. Curt * Curt Boström (1926–2014), Swedish social democrat politician * 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 * Curt Jensen (born 1990), American shot put thrower * Curd Jürgens (1915–1982), German-Austrian actor * Wolf Curt von Schierbrand (1807–1888), German zoologist * Curt Schilling (born 1966), American baseball play ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emil Stammer
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Emil may refer to: Literature *''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 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 *Emil (river), in China and Kazakhstan *Emil (tank), a Swedish tank developed in the 1950s *Sturer Emil, a German tank destroyer See also * * Emile (other) *Aemilius (other) *Emilio (other) *Emílio (other) *Emilios (other) Emilios, or Aimilios, (Greek: Αιμίλιος) is a variant of the given names Emil (other), Emil, Emilio (other), Emilio and Emílio (other), Emílio, and may refer to: *Aimilios Veakis, Greek actor *Aimilios Papathanas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Berger (actor)
Friedrich Berger (born 5 December 1894, date of death unknown) 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'' (U.S. title: ''Cash on Delivery'') is a black and white 1954 British comedy film in the form of a farce directed by Muriel Box and starring Shelley Winters, John Gregson and Peggy Cummins. It was written by P ... [...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 * he He ..., a given name * Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael Given name * Michael (bishop elect)">Michael (surname)">he He ..., a given name * Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael Given name * Michael (bishop elect), English 13th-century Bishop of Hereford elect * Michael (Khoroshy) (1885–1977), cleric of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada * Michael Donnellan (fashion designer), 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 ... [...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'' (1923) * ''The Third Watch'' (1924) * '' The Enchantress'' (1924) * ''The Dice Game of Life'' (1925) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Wallner (actor)
Hans Wallner (born 29 May 1953) is an Austrian former ski jumper. Career He won a silver medal in the team large hill event at the 1982 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. Wallner's best finish at the Winter Olympics was 6th in the individual large hill at Innsbruck in 1976. He finished fifth in the FIS Ski-Flying World Championships 1975. Wallner's lone ski jumping victory came in a large hill event at Sapporo is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital ... in 1981. After retiring he coached the Italian national team for a period. World Cup Standings Wins References * External links * * 1953 births Living people Austrian male ski jumpers Ski jumpers at the 1976 Winter Olympics Ski jumpers at the 1984 Winter Olympics Olympic ski jumpers for Austri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
