Emil and the Detectives 89 years old

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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Emil and the Detectives Cast

Name Character
Robert Rietti He was 11, 92 years old when he died as Professor
Mary Glynne She was 40, 59 years old when she died as Mrs. Blake
John Singer He was 352, 20 years old when he died as Thesday
Derek Blomfield He was 14, 43 years old when he died as Jerry
Marion Foster She was 83, 84 years old when she died as Polly
George Hayes as The Man in The Boeler Hat
Clare Greet She was 63, 67 years old when she died as Grandma
Donald Pittman as Gussy
George Merritt He was 44, 86 years old when he died as PC
John Williams (actor) He was 31, 80 years old when he died as Emil Blake

Emil and the Detectives Crew

Name Department
Frank Launder as Scenario Writer. He was 29 (91) years old when He died Writing
Cyrus Brooks as Adaptation. He was 45 (61) years old when He died Writing
Margaret Carter as Dialogue. She was 0 (now 88) years old Writing
Richard Wainwright as Producer. He was 16 (84) years old when He died Production
Mutz Greenbaum as Director of Photography. He was 39 (72) years old when He died Camera
George Stretton as Director of Photography. He was 34 (54) years old when He died Camera
Cyril Heck as Editor. Editing
Billy Wilder as Screenplay. He was 28 (95) years old when He died Writing
Erich Kästner as Novel. He was 35 (75) years old when He died Writing
Milton Rosmer as Director. He was 53 (90) years old when He died Directing
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Emil and the Detectives (89 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, February 05, 1935
  • Runtime: 70 minutes