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Emil and the Detectives(1935)

02/05/1935 (GB)ComedyCrime1h 10m
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Overview

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.

Movie Cast

John Williams photo

John Williams

Emil Blake

George Hayes photo

George Hayes

The Man in The Boeler Hat

Mary Glynne photo

Mary Glynne

Mrs. Blake

Robert Rietti photo

Robert Rietti

Professor

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyRichard Wainwright Productions

Original LanguageEnglish

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