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Finding a New 'Heimat' in the Wild West: Karl May and the German Western of the 1960s.
- Source :
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Journal of Film and Video . Spr-Fall 1995 47(1-3):50-66. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Discusses Joe Hembus's "Western-Lexikon," a German encyclopedia of the western, and one particular entry: "Der Schatz im Silbersee," or "Treasure of Silver Lake," a uniquely German western adapted from a story by Karl May. Explores the impact that this film had on the European--and eventually, American--filmmaking market. (PA)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1-3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Film and Video
- Publication Type :
- Editorial & Opinion
- Accession number :
- EJ517702
- Document Type :
- Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Evaluative<br />Journal Articles