B.Traven: A Mystery Solved (1978)
B. Traven is one of the most mysterious figures of the 20th century. He wrote The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and a dozen other fine books which have sold in millions around the world, but no publisher, no agent, and no fellow author ever met him -he has remained the Marie Celeste of literature, a name without an identity. Nobody knew in what language he wrote. Nobody knew in what country he had been born. Nobody knew if he were one man or several. It was even said that those who sought him were struck down and destroyed. Was this photograph, taken in London in 1923, a picture of Traven? It was certainly a vital clue.
Director: Will Wyatt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: December 19, 1978
Cast
- Robert Robinson - Self - Presenter
- John Westbrook - Reader
- John Huston - Self
- Rolf Recknagel - Self - Historian
Screenplay
Editing: Geoffrey Botterill
Production: BBC
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Will Wyatt
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is B.Traven: A Mystery Solved about?
- B. Traven is one of the most mysterious figures of the 20th century. He wrote The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and a dozen other fine books which have sold in millions around the world, but no publisher, no agent, and no fellow author ever met him -he has remained the Marie Celeste of literature, a name without an identity. Nobody knew in what language he wrote. Nobody knew in what country he had been born. Nobody knew if he were one man or several. It was even said that those who sought him were struck down and destroyed. Was this photograph, taken in London in 1923, a picture of Traven? It was certainly a vital clue.
- Who directed B.Traven: A Mystery Solved?
- B.Traven: A Mystery Solved was directed by Will Wyatt.
- Who stars in B.Traven: A Mystery Solved?
- B.Traven: A Mystery Solved stars Robert Robinson, John Westbrook, John Huston, Rolf Recknagel.
- How long is B.Traven: A Mystery Solved?
- B.Traven: A Mystery Solved has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is B.Traven: A Mystery Solved?
- B.Traven: A Mystery Solved is a Documentary film.
- Where was B.Traven: A Mystery Solved produced?
- B.Traven: A Mystery Solved was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.