Rebus-Film Nr. 1 (1925)

An interactive crossword

Rebus-Film Nr. 1 (1925) poster

An "extra" shown in two parts at the movie theater, before and after a feature: part one gives the clues to six words in a crossword puzzle, part two gives the answers. In addition to the visual clues, which are clips of a party, an Asian country, a European city, table games, winter, and bullfighting, there are montages of street scenes and spinning objects. A simple cartoon character, Mr. Rebus, walks the audience through the clues, and title cards encourage the participation of the theatergoers.

Director: Paul Leni
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Guido Seeber
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de

Keywords

cartoon, puzzle, short film

More Films by Director: Paul Leni
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rebus-Film Nr. 1 about?
An "extra" shown in two parts at the movie theater, before and after a feature: part one gives the clues to six words in a crossword puzzle, part two gives the answers. In addition to the visual clues, which are clips of a party, an Asian country, a European city, table games, winter, and bullfighting, there are montages of street scenes and spinning objects. A simple cartoon character, Mr. Rebus, walks the audience through the clues, and title cards encourage the participation of the theatergoers.
Who directed Rebus-Film Nr. 1?
Rebus-Film Nr. 1 was directed by Paul Leni.
How long is Rebus-Film Nr. 1?
Rebus-Film Nr. 1 has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Rebus-Film Nr. 1?
Rebus-Film Nr. 1 is a Animation film.
Where was Rebus-Film Nr. 1 produced?
Rebus-Film Nr. 1 was produced in Germany.