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German Grusel - Die Edgar Wallace-Serie

(2012)

Overview

Documentary examines the extraordinary success of the Edgar Wallace series in Germany: the British writer who provided the inspiration for the films was actually out of fashion worldwide in the 1950s - too old-fashioned, too dignified, too boring. Only in Germany was it different, because there was a need to catch up after the end of the Second World War. The National Socialists had banned crime thrillers in general and Edgar Wallace in particular. With a few exceptions, the Edgar Wallace films were therefore the first since the expressionist films...

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Original TitleGerman Grusel - Die Edgar Wallace-Serie

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2012-11-16

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 58m

Production CompaniesARTE,SWR

Genres

  • Documentary