People on Sunday
Menschen am Sonntag
Synopsis
A semi-documentary experimental 1930 German silent film created by amateurs with a small budget. With authentic scenes of the metropolis city of Berlin, it's the first film from the later famous screenwriters/directors Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann.
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Three Reasons: People on SundayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-29
Top Cast
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Erwin Splettstößer
Erwin, the taxi driver
Brigitte Borchert
Brigitte Borchert, the record shop sales assistant
Wolfgang von Waltershausen
Wolfgang, the wine shop sales assistant
Christl Ehlers
Christl, the film extra
Annie Schreyer
Annie, the model
Kurt Gerron
Kurt
Valeska Gert
Valeska
Heinrich Gretler
Heinrich
Ernö Verebes
Ernö
Moriz Seeler
Photo Subject at Beach
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak, Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Wilder
- Original Score
- Otto Stenzeel, Uwe Dierksen, Elena Kats-Chernin
- Original Title
- Menschen am Sonntag
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Filmstudio 1929, Filmstudio Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak, Edgar G. Ulmer
Billy Wilder, Curt Siodmak
Otto Stenzeel, Uwe Dierksen, Elena Kats-Chernin
Eugen Schüfftan
Seymour Nebenzal, Moriz Seeler, Heinrich Nebenzahl, Edgar G. Ulmer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Billy Wilder
Screenplay
Otto Stenzeel
Original Music Composer
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
Moriz Seeler
Producer
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About People on Sunday
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What is People on Sunday about?
A semi-documentary experimental 1930 German silent film created by amateurs with a small budget. With authentic scenes of the metropolis city of Berlin, it's the first film from the later famous screenwriters/directors Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann.
Who directed People on Sunday?
People on Sunday was directed by Robert Siodmak, Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in People on Sunday?
The principal cast of People on Sunday includes Erwin Splettstößer, Brigitte Borchert, Wolfgang von Waltershausen, Christl Ehlers, Annie Schreyer.
When was People on Sunday released and how long is it?
People on Sunday was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for People on Sunday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People on Sunday was composed by Otto Stenzeel, Uwe Dierksen, Elena Kats-Chernin.