Back to Search Start Over

Finding a New 'Heimat' in the Wild West: Karl May and the German Western of the 1960s.

Authors :
Schneider, Tassilo
Source :
Journal of Film and Video. Spr-Fall 1995 47(1-3):50-66.
Publication Year :
1995

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