Emil and the Detectives
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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 70 minutes
Man
The Accursed
The Duel
Overhaul
Cold Meat
Lonely Planet
Dolphin Boy
Diabolik: Ginko Attacks!
Ruthless
The Painter
John Williams
Played Emil
George Hayes
Played The Man in The Boeler Hat
Mary Glynne
Played Mrs. Blake
Clare Greet
Played Grandma
George Merritt
Played PC
Marion Foster
Played Polly
Donald Pittman
Played Gussy
John Singer
Played Thesday
Derek Blomfield
Played Jerry
Robert Rietti
Played Professor
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