Poster of Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations

Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations

Plot: Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games' most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals
Release Date: Thursday, April 21 1938
86 years ago
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Portrait of David AlbrittonDavid Albritton
David Albritton was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Arvo AskolaArvo Askola
Arvo Askola was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jack BeresfordJack Beresford
Jack Beresford was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Erwin BlaskErwin Blask
Erwin Blask was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Sulo BärlundSulo Bärlund
Sulo Bärlund was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ibolya CsákIbolya Csák
Ibolya Csák was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - High Jump, Hungary (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Glenn CunninghamGlenn Cunningham
Glenn Cunningham was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Henri de Baillet-LatourHenri de Baillet-Latour
Henri de Baillet-Latour was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Philip EdwardsPhilip Edwards
Philip Edwards was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 800 Metres, Canada (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Donald FinlayDonald Finlay
Donald Finlay was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 110m Hurdles, Great Britain (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tilly FleischerTilly Fleischer
Tilly Fleischer was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Javelin Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Wilhelm FrickWilhelm Frick
Wilhelm Frick was
61 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 12 1877 –
Wed, Oct 16 1946
Portrait of Joseph GoebbelsJoseph Goebbels
Joseph Goebbels was
40 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 29 1897 –
Tue, May 01 1945
Portrait of Hermann GöringHermann Göring
Hermann Göring was
45 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 12 1893 –
Tue, Oct 15 1946
Portrait of Ernest HarperErnest Harper
Ernest Harper was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Marathon, Great Britain (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Karl HeinKarl Hein
Karl Hein was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Heinz HermanHeinz Herman
Heinz Herman was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'German Flag Carrier (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Rudolf HeßRudolf Heß
Rudolf Heß was
43 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Stands with Hitler (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 25 1894 –
Mon, Aug 17 1987
Portrait of Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was
49 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Declares Games Open (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 20 1889 –
Mon, Apr 30 1945
Portrait of Volmari Iso-HolloVolmari Iso-Hollo
Volmari Iso-Hollo was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson
Cornelius Johnson was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Matti JärvinenMatti Järvinen
Matti Järvinen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Javelin, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Elfriede KaunElfriede Kaun
Elfriede Kaun was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - High Jump, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of King Umberto IIKing Umberto II
King Umberto II was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Stands with Hitler, Salutes Italian Team (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kalevi KotkasKalevi Kotkas
Kalevi Kotkas was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - High Jump, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gustaf Alfons KoutonenGustaf Alfons Koutonen
Gustaf Alfons Koutonen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Hammer Throw, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Luise KrügerLuise Krüger
Luise Krüger was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Javelin Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Maria KwasniewskaMaria Kwasniewska
Maria Kwasniewska was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Javelin Throw, Poland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Theodor LewaldTheodor Lewald
Theodor Lewald was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - German Olympic Committee, Stands with Hitler (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Luz LongLuz Long
Luz Long was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Spiridon LouisSpiridon Louis
Spiridon Louis was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Walks Behind Greek Flag, in Greek Costume (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of John LovelockJohn Lovelock
John Lovelock was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 1500 Metres, New Zealand (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gisela MauermayerGisela Mauermayer
Gisela Mauermayer was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Discus Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Earle MeadowsEarle Meadows
Earle Meadows was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Pole Vault, USA (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ralph MetcalfeRalph Metcalfe
Ralph Metcalfe was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Sprinter, USA (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Paula MollenhauerPaula Mollenhauer
Paula Mollenhauer was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Discus Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Väinö MuinonenVäinö Muinonen
Väinö Muinonen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Marathon, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Seung-yong NamSeung-yong Nam
Seung-yong Nam was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Marathon, Japan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Henri NannenHenri Nannen
Henri Nannen was
24 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Announcer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 25 1913 –
Sun, Oct 13 1996
Portrait of Yrjö NikkanenYrjö Nikkanen
Yrjö Nikkanen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Javelin, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Shûhei NishidaShûhei Nishida
Shûhei Nishida was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Pole Vault, Japan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Paavo NurmiPaavo Nurmi
Paavo Nurmi was
40 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator Watching 10000 Metres Race (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 13 1897 –
Tue, Oct 02 1973
Portrait of Dorothy OdamDorothy Odam
Dorothy Odam was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - High Jump, Great Britain (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Martinus OsendarpMartinus Osendarp
Martinus Osendarp was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 100 Metres, Holland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jesse OwensJesse Owens
Jesse Owens was
24 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 12 1913 –
Mon, Mar 31 1980
Portrait of Leni RiefenstahlLeni Riefenstahl
Leni Riefenstahl was
35 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Nude Dancer - Prologue (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 22 1902 –
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Portrait of Mack RobinsonMack Robinson
Mack Robinson was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Second, After Owens (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ilmari SalminenIlmari Salminen
Ilmari Salminen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Julius SchaubJulius Schaub
Julius Schaub was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator, with Glasses, Behind Hitler (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kee-chung SohnKee-chung Sohn
Kee-chung Sohn was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Marathon, Japan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Julius StreicherJulius Streicher
Julius Streicher was
53 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 12 1885 –
Wed, Oct 16 1946
Portrait of Gerhard StöckGerhard Stöck
Gerhard Stöck was
26 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Shot Put, Javelin Throw, Germany (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 28 1911 –
Fri, Mar 29 1985
Portrait of Naoto TajimaNaoto Tajima
Naoto Tajima was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Triple Jump, Japan (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Erkki TamilaErkki Tamila
Erkki Tamila was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Marathon, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kalervo ToivonenKalervo Toivonen
Kalervo Toivonen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Javelin, Finland (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Forrest TownsForrest Towns
Forrest Towns was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - 110m Hurdles, USA (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Werner von BlombergWerner von Blomberg
Werner von Blomberg was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of August von MackensenAugust von Mackensen
August von Mackensen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Spectator (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Hans von Tschammer und OstenHans von Tschammer und Osten
Hans von Tschammer und Osten was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self (Spectator, in White Suit) (uncredited) (unconfirmed)'.
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Portrait of Hans WoellkeHans Woellke
Hans Woellke was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Shot Put, Germany (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Sueo ÔeSueo Ôe
Sueo Ôe was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Self - Pole Vault (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Leni RiefenstahlLeni Riefenstahl
Leni Riefenstahl was
35 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'
Fri, Aug 22 1902 –
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Portrait of Hans ScheibHans Scheib
Hans Scheib was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Guzzi LantschnerGuzzi Lantschner
Guzzi Lantschner was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Kurt NeubertKurt Neubert
Kurt Neubert was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Hans ErtlHans Ertl
Hans Ertl was
30 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Feb 21 1908 –
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Portrait of Walter FrentzWalter Frentz
Walter Frentz was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Paul HolzkiPaul Holzki
Paul Holzki was
50 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Sep 26 1887 –
Tue, Jan 26 1960
Portrait of Willy HameisterWilly Hameister
Willy Hameister would have been no older than
48 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Dec 03 1889 –
Sun, Feb 13 1938
Portrait of Albert KlingAlbert Kling
Albert Kling was
48 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Oct 05 1889 –
Tue, Jun 03 1941
Portrait of Hasso HartnagelHasso Hartnagel
Hasso Hartnagel was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Georg LemkeGeorg Lemke
Georg Lemke was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Willy ZielkeWilly Zielke
Willy Zielke was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Sat, Sep 16 1989
Portrait of Werner HundhausenWerner Hundhausen
Werner Hundhausen was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of C.A. LinkeC.A. Linke
C.A. Linke was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Albert SchattmannAlbert Schattmann
Albert Schattmann was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Hugo O. SchulzeHugo O. Schulze
Hugo O. Schulze was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Heinz von JaworskyHeinz von Jaworsky
Heinz von Jaworsky was
25 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, May 18 1912 –
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Portrait of LagorioLagorio
Lagorio was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Alexander von LagorioAlexander von Lagorio
Alexander von Lagorio was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Otto LantschnerOtto Lantschner
Otto Lantschner was
29 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Aug 14 1908 –
Fri, Sep 01 1989
Portrait of Fritz von FriedlFritz von Friedl
Fritz von Friedl was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Josef DietzeJosef Dietze
Josef Dietze was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Herbert KebelmannHerbert Kebelmann
Herbert Kebelmann was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of E. EpkinsE. Epkins
E. Epkins was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Waldemar LembkeWaldemar Lembke
Waldemar Lembke was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Erich NitzschmannErich Nitzschmann
Erich Nitzschmann was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Albert HöchtAlbert Höcht
Albert Höcht was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Leo SchwedlerLeo Schwedler
Leo Schwedler was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of W. SiehmW. Siehm
W. Siehm was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Ernst SorgeErnst Sorge
Ernst Sorge was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Walter HegeWalter Hege
Walter Hege was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Leo de LaforgueLeo de Laforgue
Leo de Laforgue was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of E. LambertiniE. Lambertini
E. Lambertini was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Andor von BàrsyAndor von Bàrsy
Andor von Bàrsy was
39 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Mar 14 1899 –
Thu, Dec 24 1964
Portrait of Hans Karl GottschalkHans Karl Gottschalk
Hans Karl Gottschalk was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Wilfried BasseWilfried Basse
Wilfried Basse was
38 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Aug 17 1899 –
Thu, Jun 06 1946
Portrait of Wolf HartWolf Hart
Wolf Hart was
26 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Tue, Jun 13 1911 –
Fri, Jul 05 2002
Portrait of Ernst KunstmannErnst Kunstmann
Ernst Kunstmann was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of H. von StwolinskiH. von Stwolinski
H. von Stwolinski was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Leo De LafrueLeo De Lafrue
Leo De Lafrue was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Carl JunghansCarl Junghans
Carl Junghans was
40 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Oct 07 1897 –
Thu, Nov 08 1984
Portrait of Richard GroschoppRichard Groschopp
Richard Groschopp was
32 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Feb 19 1906 –
Mon, Jul 08 1996
Portrait of Károly VassKároly Vass
Károly Vass was
41 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Jun 20 1896 –
Sat, Oct 03 1953
Portrait of Sepp KettererSepp Ketterer
Sepp Ketterer was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Wilhelm SchmidtWilhelm Schmidt
Wilhelm Schmidt was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Alfred SiegertAlfred Siegert
Alfred Siegert was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Eberhard von der HeydenEberhard von der Heyden
Eberhard von der Heyden was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Hugo von KaweczynskiHugo von Kaweczynski
Hugo von Kaweczynski was
54 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Oct 12 1883 –
Sun, Dec 02 1945
Portrait of Erna PetersErna Peters
Erna Peters was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Walter GronostayWalter Gronostay
Walter Gronostay was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Herbert WindtHerbert Windt
Herbert Windt was
43 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Sep 15 1894 –
Tue, Nov 23 1965
Portrait of Luggi WaldleitnerLuggi Waldleitner
Luggi Waldleitner was
24 in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Assistant Camera'
Mon, Dec 01 1913 –
Fri, Jan 16 1998
Portrait of Georg FleischmannGeorg Fleischmann
Georg Fleischmann was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Walter TrautWalter Traut
Walter Traut was
>> in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
as 'Production Manager'
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