Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making
Chicago – Weltstadt in Flegeljahren
Synopsis
Heinrich Hauser, born 1901 in Prussia, filmed Chicago long before Hollywood discovered the authentic showplace. He went there at the height of the Great Depression, in 1931. It was only him and his camera. He manages without stars. He is not interested in the world of make-believe: no impressionist images, no experimental city poem, no travelogue or image film, no posed footage, certainly not one of the usual culture fi lms. The city was all that counted: the Naked City and the people living here. Hauser was obliged to Neue Sachlichkeit: New Objectivity – and to his aspirations and ambition as an artist.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heinrich Hauser
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinrich Hauser
- Original Title
- Chicago – Weltstadt in Flegeljahren
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Naturfilm Hubert Schonger
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinrich Hauser
Heinrich Hauser
Hubert Schonger
Department Leadership Roster
Heinrich Hauser
Writer
Heinrich Hauser
Director
Hubert Schonger
Producer
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What is Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making about?
Heinrich Hauser, born 1901 in Prussia, filmed Chicago long before Hollywood discovered the authentic showplace. He went there at the height of the Great Depression, in 1931. It was only him and his camera. He manages without stars. He is not interested in the world of make-believe: no impressionist images, no experimental city poem, no travelogue or image film, no posed footage, certainly not one of the usual culture fi lms. The city was all that counted: the Naked City and the people living here. Hauser was obliged to Neue Sachlichkeit: New Objectivity – and to his aspirations and ambition as an artist.
Who directed Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making?
Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making was directed by Heinrich Hauser.
Who stars in Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making?
The principal cast of Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making includes Not specified.
When was Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making released and how long is it?
Chicago – A Metropolis in the Making was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.