Emil and the Detectives (1935)
Erich Kästner’s beloved novel has been adapted for film or television six times since its publication in 1929; this 1935 British version was the first in English. Believed lost for decades, it was recently rediscovered by the BFI and has now been restored. The film moves the action from Berlin to London, where Emil goes to stay with his grandmother and cousin. Thereafter, the tale of Emil’s adventures with a gang of streetwise London children faithfully follows the original plot.
Director: Milton Rosmer
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: February 5, 1935
Cast
- John Williams - Emil
- George Hayes - The Man in The Boeler Hat
- Mary Glynne - Mrs. Blake
- Clare Greet - Grandma
- George Merritt - PC
- Marion Foster - Polly
- Donald Pittman - Gussy
- John Singer - Thesday
- Derek Blomfield - Jerry
- Robert Rietti - Professor
Screenplay
- Erich Kästner (Novel)
- Margaret Carter (Dialogue)
- Frank Launder (Scenario Writer)
- Billy Wilder (Screenplay)
- Cyrus Brooks (Adaptation)
Music: Allan Gray
Cinematography: George Stretton, Mutz Greenbaum
Editing: Cyril Heck
Production: Richard Wainwright Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
berlin, germany, based on novel or book, detective, railway car, remake, thief, based on children's book, railroad, kids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Emil and the Detectives about?
- Erich Kästner’s beloved novel has been adapted for film or television six times since its publication in 1929; this 1935 British version was the first in English. Believed lost for decades, it was recently rediscovered by the BFI and has now been restored. The film moves the action from Berlin to London, where Emil goes to stay with his grandmother and cousin. Thereafter, the tale of Emil’s adventures with a gang of streetwise London children faithfully follows the original plot.
- Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
- Emil and the Detectives was directed by Milton Rosmer.
- Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
- Emil and the Detectives stars John Williams, George Hayes, Mary Glynne, Clare Greet, George Merritt, Marion Foster.
- How long is Emil and the Detectives?
- Emil and the Detectives has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Emil and the Detectives?
- Emil and the Detectives is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Emil and the Detectives produced?
- Emil and the Detectives was produced in United Kingdom.