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1921 Karl Ritter print

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Heimweh (Homesick), Karl Ritter, 90/100
(1921? Etching?)

Karl Ritter scripted assisted, directed, produced over 120 silent and sound films but he is dismissed today as an unrepentant national socalist having produced propoganda films.

The German Film Collection has many of his rare posters.

In May 1938 the popular German magazine Filmweit ran a 3 part sketch on Karl Ritter

It included a 1921 pencil sketch Heimweh(Homesick)now in the collection of William Gillespie (Sydney, Australia), author of
Karl Ritter – His Life and ‘Zeitfilms’ under National Socialism

Category Movie Stills/Posters
Medium Print on paper
Distinguishing marks Signature of Karl Ritter; marked 90(or80)/100; titled Heimleh
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 13 x14 inches in 1 inch frame
Date Period c1921
History The German Film Collection has many of his rare posters.
In May 1938 the popular German magazine Filmweit ran a 3 part sketch on Karl Ritter
It included a 1921 pencil sketch Heimweh(Homesick)now in the collection of William Gillespie (Sydney, Australia), author of
Karl Ritter – His Life and ‘Zeitfilms’ under National Socialism
Price Paid (If known) 0
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