Johannes Guter

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Johannes Guter

Born April 25, 1882 · Riga, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Latvia]

Died March 18, 1962 · aged 79

Johannes Guter was a Latvian-born German filmmaker, screenwriter, and occasional film producer. Although most of his work is now lost, he is considered a pioneer of German silent cinema and expressionism.

Known For

Twelve Minutes After MidnightTwelve Minutes After Midnight · 1939
Twelve Minutes After Midnight
7.01939
MovieComedy
In Stockholm a young female law student investigates a series of jewel thefts that have been baffling the police.
Miss LiselottMiss Liselott · 1934
Miss Liselott
7.01934
MovieComedy
Aimless Bohemians are encouraged to find their salvation in Arbeit (Work) in this propagandistic Nazi era German production.
KameradenKameraden · 1919
Kameraden
7.01919
MovieDrama
Axel and Bertha are a modern, emancipated artist couple in Paris. He is feminine and vain. She is financially independent, member of the women's association "Married's Women's right of ownership" and uses male nude models.
Die BoxerbrautDie Boxerbraut · 1926
Die Boxerbraut
8.01926
MovieComedy
Ewiger StromEwiger Strom · 1920
Ewiger Strom
1920
MovieDramaFantasy
An abandoned baby is saved by a river god. Now aged 20, she yearns to see the world outside the water.
BardameBardame · 1922
Bardame
9.01922
Movie
Am Rüdesheimer Schloss steht eine LindeAm Rüdesheimer Schloss steht eine Linde · 1928
Am Rüdesheimer Schloss steht eine Linde
10.01928
MovieDrama
Christel, the beautiful, blonde daughter of the old master blacksmith Wangen, and the young, handsome student Fritz von Hohenstein have fallen in love. The two spend a happy, carefree time on the banks of the Rhine. This does not fit in at all with the concept of the court clerk Ensser, as the devious officer himself has his eye on the attractive blonde. When he asks for her hand in marriage, Christel immediately rejects him.
The Fire TriangleThe Fire Triangle · 1932
The Fire Triangle
10.01932
Movie
Two police inspectors track down a mysterious criminal who signs his crimes with a fiery triangle. When they have just discovered an accomplice, one of the police officers, in love with the young girl, is shot dead. His colleague will then have only one goal in mind.

Filmography

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