Dieterle, William 1893-1972
Overview
Works: | 434 works in 1,214 publications in 7 languages and 11,550 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History Biographical films Silent films Film noir Detective and mystery films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Fantasy films Horror films |
Roles: | Director, Actor, Author, Performer, Restager , Other, fmd, Producer, Contributor, Film editor, Recipient |
Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
William Dieterle
- William Dieterle : der Plutarch von Hollywood by Marta Mierendorff( Book )
- William Dieterle : un humaniste au pays du cinéma by Hervé Dumont( Book )
- William Dieterle und die deutschsprachige Emigration in Hollywood antifaschistische Filmarbeit bei Warner Bros. Pictures, 1930 - 1940 by Larissa Schütze( Book )
- Der Sprung auf die Bühne : die Jugend- und Theatererinnerungen des Schauspielers und Regisseurs William Dieterle by Wilhelm Dieterle( Book )
- Der Kampf um die Story die Hollywood- und Lebenserinnerungen des Schauspielers und Regisseurs William Dieterle by Wilhelm Dieterle( Book )
- William Dieterle : antifascismo y compromiso romántico by Hervé Dumont( Book )
- William Dieterle vom Arbeiterbauernsohn zum Hollywoodregisseur by Horst O Hermanni( Book )
- Von Deutschland nach Hollywood : William Dieterle (1893-1972) ; Amerikanische Musicals und Zeichentrickfilme( Book )
- Paul Muni collection( )
- Marta Feuchtwanger papers by Marta Feuchtwanger( )
- William Dieterle : 1893-1972 by Hervé Dumont( Book )
- Lion Feuchtwanger papers by Lion Feuchtwanger( )
- Pictorial booklet on Wilhelm Dieterle( )
- Dieterle, William : 79( )
- Marta Mierendorff papers by Marta Mierendorff( )
- Dieterle, William : Director by Martin Quigley( )
- Paramount presenta Joan Fontaine, Joesph Cotten en la produccion de Hal Wallis, "Sinfonia otoñal" : teatro America, desde Junio 18( Book )
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Most widely held works by
William Dieterle
The Hunchback of Notre Dame by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
83 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Academy award winner Charles Laughton stars as Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Maureen O'Hara is Esmeralda, the beautiful gypsy he adores
83 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Academy award winner Charles Laughton stars as Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Maureen O'Hara is Esmeralda, the beautiful gypsy he adores
The Life of Emile Zola by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1937 and 2009 in English and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1862 Paris, Emile Zola is barely scratching out a living writing muckraking articles about the poverty of the French people and the corruption of their leaders. Until "Nana," about the life of a prostitute, becomes a smash hit and turns Zola into a celebrity, champion of the people. As he churns out a string of similar books that make him quite rich, his old friend Paul Cezanne tells him "An artist should remain poor." His determined intervention in the Dreyfus Affair, at the request of Dreyfus's wife Lucie, results in "J'accuse!" his famous denunciation of the Army, and leads to a conviction for libel. He flees to England, where he remains until granted amnesty. Unfortunately, he dies before the news that Dreyfus was exonerated and reinstated to full rank can reach him. Indicative of the mores of its time, during the course of this clear story about institutionalized anti-Semitism, the word "Jew" is never mentioned. And while most Hollywood biographies must be taken with a grain--if not a handful--of salt, the film makes a reasonable effort at accuracy and completeness
35 editions published between 1937 and 2009 in English and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1862 Paris, Emile Zola is barely scratching out a living writing muckraking articles about the poverty of the French people and the corruption of their leaders. Until "Nana," about the life of a prostitute, becomes a smash hit and turns Zola into a celebrity, champion of the people. As he churns out a string of similar books that make him quite rich, his old friend Paul Cezanne tells him "An artist should remain poor." His determined intervention in the Dreyfus Affair, at the request of Dreyfus's wife Lucie, results in "J'accuse!" his famous denunciation of the Army, and leads to a conviction for libel. He flees to England, where he remains until granted amnesty. Unfortunately, he dies before the news that Dreyfus was exonerated and reinstated to full rank can reach him. Indicative of the mores of its time, during the course of this clear story about institutionalized anti-Semitism, the word "Jew" is never mentioned. And while most Hollywood biographies must be taken with a grain--if not a handful--of salt, the film makes a reasonable effort at accuracy and completeness
The Devil and Daniel Webster by
Douglas Moore(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,028 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having promised his soul to the Devil in exchange for good fortune, Jabez Stone asks the talented lawyer Daniel Webster to get him out of the bargain
39 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,028 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having promised his soul to the Devil in exchange for good fortune, Jabez Stone asks the talented lawyer Daniel Webster to get him out of the bargain
Faust : eine deutsche Volkssage by
F.W Murnau(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1926 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,001 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Faust sells his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for scientific knowledge and perfect happiness
24 editions published between 1926 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,001 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dr. Faust sells his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for scientific knowledge and perfect happiness
The Maltese Falcon(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In The Maltese falcon, Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed while tailing a man. The woman who asked his partner to follow the man turns out to be someone who is not what she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the 'Maltese Falcon', a gold-encrusted life-sized statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind. In Satan met a lady, Sam Spade is now PI Ted Shane, pulled into the hunt for the jewel-filled Horn of Roland
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In The Maltese falcon, Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed while tailing a man. The woman who asked his partner to follow the man turns out to be someone who is not what she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the 'Maltese Falcon', a gold-encrusted life-sized statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind. In Satan met a lady, Sam Spade is now PI Ted Shane, pulled into the hunt for the jewel-filled Horn of Roland
A midsummer night's dream by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1935 and 2012 in English and German and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Love is blind, fickle and true. Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged to Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius. Oberon and Titania, of the kingdom of fairies, have a slight quarrel about whether or not the boy Titania is raising will join Titania's band or Oberon's, so Oberon tries to get the boy from her by using some magic. Lysander and Hermina meet in the forest. Helena and Demetrius are there as well. There are actors practicing a play for the upcoming wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. Due to some misunderstandings by Puck, the whole thing becomes a little bit more confused
36 editions published between 1935 and 2012 in English and German and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Love is blind, fickle and true. Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged to Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius. Oberon and Titania, of the kingdom of fairies, have a slight quarrel about whether or not the boy Titania is raising will join Titania's band or Oberon's, so Oberon tries to get the boy from her by using some magic. Lysander and Hermina meet in the forest. Helena and Demetrius are there as well. There are actors practicing a play for the upcoming wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. Due to some misunderstandings by Puck, the whole thing becomes a little bit more confused
Portrait of Jennie by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1934 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An artist meets a schoolgirl in Central Park who has a mysterious air about her. What follows is an unforgettable love story
40 editions published between 1934 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An artist meets a schoolgirl in Central Park who has a mysterious air about her. What follows is an unforgettable love story
Elephant Walk by
Paramount Pictures Corporation (1914-1927)(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1953 and 2020 in English and German and held by 354 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young bride accompanies her husband to his plantation called Elephant Walk, and falls for the overseer. This love triangle is soon dwarfed by a cholera epidemic and a drought that brings herds of elephants to the plantation in a thundering stampede
18 editions published between 1953 and 2020 in English and German and held by 354 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young bride accompanies her husband to his plantation called Elephant Walk, and falls for the overseer. This love triangle is soon dwarfed by a cholera epidemic and a drought that brings herds of elephants to the plantation in a thundering stampede
Waxworks by
Paul Leni(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1924 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The owner of a Waxmuseum needs for three of his models stories to be told to the audience. For that reason he has hired a writer, who after one look at the owner's pretty daughter, starts writing stories featuring the models, the daughter and himself
9 editions published between 1924 and 2012 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The owner of a Waxmuseum needs for three of his models stories to be told to the audience. For that reason he has hired a writer, who after one look at the owner's pretty daughter, starts writing stories featuring the models, the daughter and himself
I'll be seeing you(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1944 and 2017 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A misunderstood convict and a troubled GI meet on furlough and try to crowd a lifetime of love and laughter into eight days of happiness in this tender wartime love story
10 editions published between 1944 and 2017 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A misunderstood convict and a troubled GI meet on furlough and try to crowd a lifetime of love and laughter into eight days of happiness in this tender wartime love story
Juárez by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A revolutionary leader causes the downfall of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
24 editions published between 1939 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A revolutionary leader causes the downfall of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
The Story of Louis Pasteur(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1935 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louis Pasteur faces official censure and public indifference in his struggle with research to develop the vaccine and anti-toxin that will prevent anthrax and rabies
14 editions published between 1935 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louis Pasteur faces official censure and public indifference in his struggle with research to develop the vaccine and anti-toxin that will prevent anthrax and rabies
Dark city by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1950 and 2020 in English and held by 175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stranger's suicide and a gambler's murder are both linked to an uncashed cashier's check won at a crooked card game
9 editions published between 1950 and 2020 in English and held by 175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stranger's suicide and a gambler's murder are both linked to an uncashed cashier's check won at a crooked card game
Kismet(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1944 and 2011 in English and German and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hafiz, the jovial King of Beggars, dons new garments and slips into the royal palace to woo his regal 'Lady of the Moonlight.' Meanwhile, Bagdad's new Caliph carries out his own masquerade, posing as a gardener's son and roaming the city ... where he falls in love with a peasant girl who happens to be Hafiz's daughter. How will it all work out? It depends on the machinations of court intrigue and on fate -- kismet"--Container
11 editions published between 1944 and 2011 in English and German and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hafiz, the jovial King of Beggars, dons new garments and slips into the royal palace to woo his regal 'Lady of the Moonlight.' Meanwhile, Bagdad's new Caliph carries out his own masquerade, posing as a gardener's son and roaming the city ... where he falls in love with a peasant girl who happens to be Hafiz's daughter. How will it all work out? It depends on the machinations of court intrigue and on fate -- kismet"--Container
Love letters(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1945 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A romantic mystery about a lovely, trusting young woman who suffers from amnesia after her husband's violent death. During World War II, Roger Morland persuades his friend Alan Quinton to write passionate love letters to Victoria Remington. Believing that Roger is the author of the letters, she marries him. Roger's deception sets in motion a dire chain of events and suspense as Alan returns home in search of Victoria, the woman she loves. Once he fins her, can he risk driving her over the edge with the knowledge of her past life?" -- Container
11 editions published between 1945 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A romantic mystery about a lovely, trusting young woman who suffers from amnesia after her husband's violent death. During World War II, Roger Morland persuades his friend Alan Quinton to write passionate love letters to Victoria Remington. Believing that Roger is the author of the letters, she marries him. Roger's deception sets in motion a dire chain of events and suspense as Alan returns home in search of Victoria, the woman she loves. Once he fins her, can he risk driving her over the edge with the knowledge of her past life?" -- Container
Dr. Ehrlich's magic bullet by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1940 and 2010 in English and held by 126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Dr. Paul Ehrlich, whose medical research led to breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, diphtheria, and syphilis
11 editions published between 1940 and 2010 in English and held by 126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Dr. Paul Ehrlich, whose medical research led to breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, diphtheria, and syphilis
Forbidden Hollywood(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Man wanted: Lois, a workaholic magazine editor, hires rowing machine salesman Tom as her personal secretary. A short time later he is promoted to an executive and he falls for Lois. Tom decides to leave the firm and marry Ruth as Lois is married
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Man wanted: Lois, a workaholic magazine editor, hires rowing machine salesman Tom as her personal secretary. A short time later he is promoted to an executive and he falls for Lois. Tom decides to leave the firm and marry Ruth as Lois is married
Salome by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1953 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When John the Baptist faces execution, princess Salome dances for his freedom
39 editions published between 1953 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When John the Baptist faces execution, princess Salome dances for his freedom
Rope of sand(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a two-year hiatus, Mike Davis, returns to the same African city where he was tortured and left for dead at the hands of a sadistic police commandant. Originally innocent of all charges, Davis is back to claim the diamonds he had supposedly stolen two years ago. He enlists the help of an alcoholic stranger, and the doctor who had helped him get his health back. The diamond syndicate head recruits a nightclub temptress to seduce and betray Davis as an alternate to brute force
8 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a two-year hiatus, Mike Davis, returns to the same African city where he was tortured and left for dead at the hands of a sadistic police commandant. Originally innocent of all charges, Davis is back to claim the diamonds he had supposedly stolen two years ago. He enlists the help of an alcoholic stranger, and the doctor who had helped him get his health back. The diamond syndicate head recruits a nightclub temptress to seduce and betray Davis as an alternate to brute force
Sex in chains by
William Dieterle(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and German and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Sommer accidentally kills a nightclub patron harassing his wife Helene, he's sentenced to three years in prison. Denied the comforts promised in their marriage, the young newlyweds risk their future and find release where they can -- Sommer in the arms of a handsome fellow prisoner and Helene with the boss whose kindness becomes her only solace
6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and German and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Sommer accidentally kills a nightclub patron harassing his wife Helene, he's sentenced to three years in prison. Denied the comforts promised in their marriage, the young newlyweds risk their future and find release where they can -- Sommer in the arms of a handsome fellow prisoner and Helene with the boss whose kindness becomes her only solace
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- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
- RKO Radio Pictures Producer
- Laughton, Charles 1899-1962 Other Performer Actor
- Lorre, Peter Actor
- Arnold, Edward 1890-1956 Other Actor
- Herald, Heinz Author of screenplay Adapter
- Zola, Émile 1840-1902
- Louise, Anita 1915-1970 Performer Actor
- Schildkraut, Joseph 1895-1964 Actor
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Antisemitism Artists' models Authors Cézanne, Paul, Courtship Deals Demonology Devil Dreyfus, Alfred, England--London Farmers Faust, Faust (Motion picture : 1926) France France.--Armée France--Paris Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, Greece--Athens Hallucinations and illusions Hammett, Dashiell, Hippolyta--(Greek mythological character) Hugo, Victor, Intellectual life Magic Man-woman relationships Men--Conduct of life Mephistopheles--(Legendary character) Murnau, F. W.--(Friedrich Wilhelm), New England New York (State)--New York Notre-Dame de Paris (Cathedral) Novelists, French Painters Poets Politics and government Politics and literature Private investigators Scandals--Political aspects Shakespeare, William, Soul Spade, Sam (Fictitious character) Swindlers and swindling Theft Theseus,--King of Athens Trials Trials (Treason) United States Waxworks Webster, Daniel, Zola, Émile,
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Alternative Names
Dieterle, Dieter 1893-1972
Dieterle, W. 1893-1972
Dieterle, Wilhelm.
Dieterle Wilhelm 1893-1972
Dieterle, William 1893-1972
Doerr, Wilhelm
Doerr Wilhelm 1893-1972
Sidney, William
Sidney, William 1893-1972
William Dieterle
William Dieterle deutscher Filmregisseur und Schauspieler
William Dieterle director de cine y actor judío-alemán, nacionalizado estadounidense
William Dieterle Duits filmregisseur
William Dieterle Düütscher Schauspeler
William Dieterle German actor and film director
William Dieterle German/American actor and film director (1893-1972)
William Dieterle pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
William Dieterle réalisateur, acteur, scénariste et producteur allemand naturalisé américain
William Dieterle regista tedesco
William Dieterle tysk skådespelare
Γουίλιαμ Ντίτερλε
Вільям Дітерле
Дитерле, Уильям
Уильям Дитерле
וויליאם דייטרל שחקן אמריקאי
وليام ديتيرلى
وليام ديتيرلي
ویلیام دیترله
디터리, 윌리엄 1893-1972
윌리엄 디터리
ウィリアム・ディターレ
威廉·迪亚特尔
威廉·迪特勒 德國演員和電影導演
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