Emil and the Detectives
1935
⭐5.5(4 votes)
1h 10m
ComedyCrime
Overview
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.
About Emil and the Detectives
Emil and the Detectives (1935) is a Comedy, Crime film that follows 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. Emil and the Detectives is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
