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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.
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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...
Emil and the Detectives (1935) was directed by Milton Rosmer. The film is a Comedy, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 10m, rated 5.0/10.
Emil and the Detectives runs 1h 10m (70 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.0/10 from 3 votes. Genre: Comedy, Crime.
Emil and the Detectives is rated 5.0/10 by 3 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy and Crime fans.