Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Emil and the Detectives was released on February 5, 1935.
The runtime of Emil and the Detectives is 1h 10m.
Emil and the Detectives is a Comedy, Crime movie.
Emil and the Detectives has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Emil and the Detectives is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Emil and the Detectives was directed by Milton Rosmer.
The main cast of Emil and the Detectives includes John Williams, George Hayes, Mary Glynne.
Emil and the Detectives is originally in English.