Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs
Synopsis
A film with a short storyline showing how locomotives and carriages are handled at stations from the arrival of a D-train until its next departure. The son of a train driver, who has to write an essay at school entitled "What I saw at the station," learns about the technical facilities of the marshalling yard along with the viewers: coal loading, water extraction, slag removal, work in the locomotive shed, cleaning the boilers, and maintaining the passenger cars. From the arrival of a train at the platform to its departure, the focus is on operational safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Wesse
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Wesse
- Original Score
- Walter Ulfig
- Original Title
- Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Reichsbahn-Filmstelle, Tobis-Melofilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt Wesse
Curt Wesse
Walter Ulfig
Franz Meinecke
Johannes Fritze
Department Leadership Roster
Curt Wesse
Director
Curt Wesse
Writer
Franz Meinecke
Director of Photography
Johannes Fritze
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs about?
A film with a short storyline showing how locomotives and carriages are handled at stations from the arrival of a D-train until its next departure. The son of a train driver, who has to write an essay at school entitled "What I saw at the station," learns about the technical facilities of the marshalling yard along with the viewers: coal loading, water extraction, slag removal, work in the locomotive shed, cleaning the boilers, and maintaining the passenger cars. From the arrival of a train at the platform to its departure, the focus is on operational safety, cleanliness, and passenger comfort.
Who directed Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs was directed by Curt Wesse.
Who stars in Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
The principal cast of Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs includes Grete Reinwald, Hans Meyer-Hanno.
When was Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs released and how long is it?
Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hinter den Kulissen des Bahnhofs was composed by Walter Ulfig.