Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs (1937)

Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs (1937) poster

A film with a short storyline showing how locomotives and carriages are handled at stations from the arrival of a D-train until its next departure. The son of a train driver, who has to write an essay at school entitled "What I saw at the station," learns about the technical facilities of the marshalling yard along with the viewers: coal loading, water extraction, slag removal, work in the locomotive shed, cleaning the boilers, and maintaining the passenger cars. From the arrival of a train at the platform to its departure, the focus is on operational safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort.

Director: Curt Wesse
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 18 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Walter Ulfig
Cinematography: Franz Meinecke
Production: Reichsbahn-Filmstelle, Tobis-Melofilm
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Curt Wesse
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs about?
A film with a short storyline showing how locomotives and carriages are handled at stations from the arrival of a D-train until its next departure. The son of a train driver, who has to write an essay at school entitled "What I saw at the station," learns about the technical facilities of the marshalling yard along with the viewers: coal loading, water extraction, slag removal, work in the locomotive shed, cleaning the boilers, and maintaining the passenger cars. From the arrival of a train at the platform to its departure, the focus is on operational safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort.
Who directed Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs was directed by Curt Wesse.
Who stars in Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs stars Grete Reinwald, Hans Meyer-Hanno.
How long is Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs produced?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs was produced in Germany.