(German Grusel - Die Edgar Wallace-Serie)

Content: Documentary examines the extraordinary success of the Edgar Wallace series in Germany: the British writer who provided the inspiration for the films was actually out of fashion worldwide in the 1950s - too old-fashioned, too dignified, too boring. Only in Germany was it different, because there was a need to catch up after the end of the Second World War. The National Socialists had banned crime thrillers in general and Edgar Wallace in particular. With a few exceptions, the Edgar Wallace films were therefore the first since the expressionist films...

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

58 minutes

Year:

2012

Directors:

Oliver Schwehm

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Production companies:

ARTE,

SWR

Actors:

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Crews:

Director

Writer

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Editor