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Emil and the Detectives
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EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

19351h 10m5.5 TMDb

Directed by Milton Rosmer

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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.

Cast

John Williams

John Williams

Emil

George Hayes

George Hayes

The Man in The Boeler Hat

Mary Glynne

Mary Glynne

Mrs. Blake

Clare Greet

Clare Greet

Grandma

George Merritt

George Merritt

PC

Marion Foster

Marion Foster

Polly

Donald Pittman

Donald Pittman

Gussy

John Singer

John Singer

Thesday

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.1
Emotion5.4
Complexity6.7
Humor7.5
Realism7.1
Action4.6
Darkness5.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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