Movie Description

Emil and the Detectives

(1935)

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.

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Original TitleEmil and the Detectives

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1935-02-05

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 10m

Production CompaniesRichard Wainwright Productions

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Crime