| Series |
The masters of cinema series ; #41 |
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Masters of cinema series
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| System Details |
DVD, region 2 ; PAL ; 1.37:1 aspect ratio. |
| Language |
Original German intertitles with optional English subtitles. |
| Performer |
Klaus Pohl, Willy Fritsch, Gerda Maurus, Fritz Rasp, Gustl Stark-Gstettenbauer, Gustav v. Wangenheim. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Curt Courant ... [et al.] ; music Willy Schmidt-Gentner ; art direction, Otto Hunte, Emil Hasler, Karl Volbrecht. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1929. |
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Based on the novel Frau im Mond by Thea von Harbou. |
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Restored by the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung. |
| Summary |
A modernized "Trip to the Moon" grounded in state-of-the-art astrophysics & spiced with romance and espionage. One of the most influential science fiction films of its era, in many respects technically accurate. |
| Audience |
BBFC rating: U, universal, suitable for all. |
| Note |
Special features: booklet containing essay by Michael E. Grost ; "The first science-fiction film," a documentary by Gabriele Jacobi (15 min., 2006). |
| Subject |
Moon -- Exploration -- Drama.
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Space flight -- Drama.
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Aeronautical engineers -- Drama.
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Espionage -- Drama.
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Motion pictures -- Germany.
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Science fiction films.
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Spy films.
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Silent films.
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Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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| Collection |
DVD
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| Alt Author |
Lang, Fritz, 1890-1976.
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Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954.
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Pohl, Klaus, 1883-1958.
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Fritsch, Willy, 1901-1973.
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Maurus, Gerda, 1909-1968.
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Rasp, Fritz, 1891-1976.
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Gstettenbaur, Gustl, 1914-1996.
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Wangenheim, Gustav von, 1895-1975.
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Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954.
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UFA (Firm)
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Eureka Video (Firm)
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| Add Title |
English title on cover: Woman in the moon |
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Also known as: By rocket to the moon |
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Also known as: Girl in the moon |
| ISBN/ISSN |
5060000402384 |
| Music # |
EKA40238 Eureka Video |
| Description |
1 videodisc (163 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (35 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.) |
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