Emil and the Detectives
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.
About Emil and the Detectives (1935)
Released in 1935, Emil and the Detectives is a comedy and crime film from Richard Wainwright Productions (United Kingdom). It was directed by Milton Rosmer and written by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by John Williams, George Hayes, Mary Glynne, Clare Greet and George Merritt. With a runtime of 1h 10m, the film averages 5.5/10 across 4 TMDB ratings.
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