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Emil and the Detectives

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, February 5 1935
89 years ago
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Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams
John Williams was
31 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Emil Blake'.
Wed, Apr 15 1903 –
Thu, May 05 1983
Portrait of George HayesGeorge Hayes
George Hayes was
46 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'The Man in The Boeler Hat'.
Tue, Nov 13 1888 –
Thu, Jul 13 1967
Portrait of Mary GlynneMary Glynne
Mary Glynne was
40 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Mrs. Blake'.
Fri, Jan 25 1895 –
Sun, Sep 19 1954
Portrait of Clare GreetClare Greet
Clare Greet was
63 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Grandma'.
Wed, Jun 14 1871 –
Tue, Feb 14 1939
Portrait of George MerrittGeorge Merritt
George Merritt was
44 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'PC'.
Wed, Dec 10 1890 –
Sat, Aug 27 1977
Portrait of Marion FosterMarion Foster
Marion Foster was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Polly'.
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Portrait of Donald PittmanDonald Pittman
Donald Pittman was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Gussy'.
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Portrait of John SingerJohn Singer
John Singer was
11 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Thesday'.
Tue, Dec 04 1923 –
Tue, Jul 07 1987
Portrait of Derek BlomfieldDerek Blomfield
Derek Blomfield was
14 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Jerry'.
Tue, Aug 31 1920 –
Thu, Jul 23 1964
Portrait of Robert RiettiRobert Rietti
Robert Rietti was
11 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Professor'.
Thu, Feb 08 1923 –
Fri, Apr 03 2015

Crew

Portrait of Milton RosmerMilton Rosmer
Milton Rosmer was
53 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Director'
Fri, Nov 04 1881 –
Tue, Dec 07 1971
Portrait of Mutz GreenbaumMutz Greenbaum
Mutz Greenbaum was
39 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Feb 03 1896 –
Mon, Jul 01 1968
Portrait of George StrettonGeorge Stretton
George Stretton was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Frank LaunderFrank Launder
Frank Launder was
29 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Scenario Writer'
Sun, Jan 28 1906 –
Sun, Feb 23 1997
Portrait of Billy WilderBilly Wilder
Billy Wilder was
28 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Screenplay'
Fri, Jun 22 1906 –
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Portrait of Richard WainwrightRichard Wainwright
Richard Wainwright was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Cyril HeckCyril Heck
Cyril Heck was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Allan GrayAllan Gray
Allan Gray was
30 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Original Music Composer'
Tue, Feb 23 1904 –
Mon, Sep 10 1973
Portrait of Erich KästnerErich Kästner
Erich Kästner was
35 in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Novel'
Thu, Feb 23 1899 –
Mon, Jul 29 1974
Portrait of Cyrus BrooksCyrus Brooks
Cyrus Brooks was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Adaptation'
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Portrait of Margaret CarterMargaret Carter
Margaret Carter was
>> in Emil and the Detectives
as 'Dialogue'
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