Pommer, Erich 1889-1966Overview
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Erich Pommer
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Erich Pommer
Jamaica Inn
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28 editions published between 1939 and 2011 in English and held by 642 libraries worldwide Maureen O'Hara's first film is the brooding story of a nobleman who leads a cutthroat ship-looting band of men. Charles Laughton is a magnificent villain and Hitchcock glories in the moody atmosphere.
The blue angel Der Blaue Engel
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30 editions published between 1930 and 2002 in German and English and held by 536 libraries worldwide One of the early sound masterpieces of German cinema, this film made Marlene Dietrich an international star and helped assure director Joseph von Sternberg a place in cinematic history. The story is a gripping portrait of a middle-aged professor who is degraded by his obsession with a tawdry cafe entertainer. Presents two versions of the film: The original German and original English versions.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
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34 editions published between 1919 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 469 libraries worldwide A somnambulist commits murders at a hypnotist's bidding in this German expressionist horror classic.
Dance, girl, dance
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5 editions published between 1940 and 2007 in English and held by 393 libraries worldwide "Bubbles loves to dance. But she also likes to eat. Her friend Judy may choose to suffer for her art, but not Bubbles. She swaps her ballet shoes for a G-string...and turns patrons' fantasies into dollars as burlesque sensation Tiger Lily White. Directed by Dorothy Arzner, classic Hollywood's sole major female director." -- Container.
Der letzte Mann
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9 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 387 libraries worldwide The story of a hotel doorman who is demoted to washroom attendant because of his age. Humiliated, he considers suicide. Then he experiences a strange twist of fate. This silent film is told entirely by camera, without title cards.
Metropolis
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6 editions published between 1983 and 1997 in English and German and held by 329 libraries worldwide The story of a 21st century city run by a "super trustee" and his collaborators who live in a paradise-like garden. Workers are totally enslaved by machines and condemned to live underground. In the midst of this misery, a young woman, Maria, arises and attempts to inspire the workers to throw off their oppressors.
Metropolis
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14 editions published between 1927 and 2010 in English and German and held by 324 libraries worldwide The story of a 21st century city run by a "super trustee" and his collaborators who live in a paradise-like garden. Workers are totally enslaved by machines and condemned to live underground. In the midst of this misery, a young woman, Maria, arises and attempts to inspire the workers to throw off their oppressors.
The cabinet of Dr. Caligari Genuine
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23 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 293 libraries worldwide In the film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a somnambulist commits murders under a hynotist's influence. Also featured on this cassette is a lengthy excerpt of Genuine, a vampire tale. Both films are examples of the German Expressionist movement.
The last laugh der letzte Mann
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5 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in English and held by 286 libraries worldwide The story of a hotel doorman who is demoted to washroom attendant because of his age. Humiliated, he considers suicide. Then, by a strange twist of fate, he becomes a millionaire. This silent film is told entirely by camera, without title cards.
Dr. Mabuse, the gambler
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7 editions published between 1990 and 2006 in English and French and held by 263 libraries worldwide Sinister Dr. Mabuse maintains his wealth through counterfeiting, manipulating the stock exchange and bending weaker minds to his will. In part 1, Mabuse builds his empire and casually ruins Count Told while entrancing the thrill-seeking Countess. In part 2, Mabuse turns from criminal to villain, murdering the Count and kidnapping the Countess.
Tartuffe
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7 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 248 libraries worldwide A religious hypocrite insinuates himself into a wealthy Parisian family.
Faust eine deutsche Volkssage
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 204 libraries worldwide Dr. Faust sells his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for scientific knowledge and perfect happiness.
The Blue angel
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10 editions published between 1930 and 2001 in German and English and held by 179 libraries worldwide A German professor foolishly becomes infatuated with an immoral cabaret singer.
Asphalt
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in German and English and held by 164 libraries worldwide A beautiful jewel thief is caught during a theft, and seduces the young policeman assigned to her case.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
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3 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 151 libraries worldwide A young man named Francis suspects that Dr. Caligari - the travelling hypnotist who performs with his sleep-walking assistant Cesare - is a murderer. He believes that Cesare also kills while under the doctor's spell. Francis' sweetheart Jane is attacked and carried off by Cesare, but she manages to escape. During the search for her, Francis goes to an insane asylum hoping to find Cesare and discovers that the director of the asylum is none other than the insane Dr. Caligari.
The haunted castle the exposure of a secret : in 5 acts
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 133 libraries worldwide A hunting party is interrupted by the arrival of a notorious count, who is believed to have murdered his brother. The uninvited guest sets in motion an elaborate plot to resurrect the ghosts of the past and bring secrets of his brother's death to light.
Liliom
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in French and held by 117 libraries worldwide Liliom is a carefree young man working as circus barker, until he falls in love with Julie and loses his job. When Julie becomes pregnant, Liliom turns to crime to make ends meet, only to be presented with a supernatural chance make things right for his child.
Dance, girl, dance
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 109 libraries worldwide A couple of ambitious chorus girls compete for the men in their lives as well as for the chance to make it big in the world of show business.
Michael
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2 editions published in 2004 in German and English and held by 104 libraries worldwide A great, aging artist succumbs to despair when the young model and pupil he adores leaves him for a woman. Although the story is discreetly played at a father/adopted son level on the surface, the homosexual subtext is quite clear in this early Dreyer film made in Germany.
F.W. Murnau's Phantom
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 103 libraries worldwide " ... Alfred Abel (Metropolis, Dr. Mabuse) plays Lorenz Lubota, a man obsessed with his own desires to achieve fame and wealth, who must confront the barriers of class keeping him from a woman (Lya de Putti) with whom he has had a fateful encounter." more
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Age discrimination in employment Biography Brigands and robbers Burlesque (Theater) Dancers Demonology Detective and mystery films Drama England England--Cornwall (County) Faust,--d. ca. 1540 Faust (Motion picture) Feature films Feature films Female friendship Femmes fatales Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Film noir Foreign films Friendship German literature Germany Great Britain High school teachers Historical films Horror films Horror films Hotel doorkeepers Mann, Heinrich,--1871-1950 Man-woman relationships Mephistopheles (Legendary character) Millionaires Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures Motion pictures, German Musical films Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) Pommer, Erich,--1889-1966 Runyon, Damon,--1880-1946 Science fiction films Silent films Silent films Singers Smugglers Soul Twenty-first century Unrequited love Video recordings
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Pommer, Eric, 1889-1966
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English
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German (97) No Linguistic content (17) French (9) Spanish (4) Japanese (3) Multiple languages (3) Chinese (1) Italian (1) Undetermined (1) Covers
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