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Emil and the Detectives

This 1935 British adaptation of Erich Kästner's novel was the first English-language version. The film relocates the story from Berlin to London, where Emil visits his grandmother and cousin. He then embarks on adventures with a group of streetwise London children, faithfully following the original plot. Long considered lost, the film was rediscovered by the BFI and has been restored.

Original title
Emil and the Detectives
Genre
Comedy, Crime
Director
Milton Rosmer
Cast
John Williams, George Hayes, Mary Glynne, Clare Greet, George Merritt, Marion Foster, Donald Pittman, John Singer, Derek Blomfield, Robert Rietti
Country
United Kingdom
Studios
Richard Wainwright Productions
Language
en
Year
1935
Duration
70
Release date
1935-02-05
TMDB
5.500 · 4 votes
Status
Released

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