Emil and the Detectives
Director: Milton Rosmer
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.
Cast
John Williams
Emil
George Hayes
The Man in The Boeler Hat
Mary Glynne
Mrs. Blake
Clare Greet
Grandma
George Merritt
PC
Marion Foster
Polly
Donald Pittman
Gussy
John Singer
Thesday
Derek Blomfield
Jerry
Robert Rietti
Professor
In brief
Emil and the Detectives (1935) is a comedy, crime film. With an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 10min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives runs 70 minutes (1h 10min).
What rating does Emil and the Detectives have?
Emil and the Detectives has an average rating of 5.5/10 based on 4 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Emil and the Detectives from?
Emil and the Detectives was released in 1935.
