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Hans Wilhelm (screenwriter)

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Hans Wilhelm
Born18 October 1904
Died23 December 1980 (1980-12-24) (aged 76)
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active1925–1966

Hans Wilhelm (18 October 1904 – 23 December 1980) was a German screenwriter. Wilhelm was of Jewish heritage,[1] and was forced to emigrate following the Nazi takeover in 1933. After going into exile he worked in a variety of countries including Britain, France, and Turkey before eventually settling in the United States. He later returned to work in West Germany following the Second World War.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Prawer p.212

Bibliography

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  • Prawer, S.S. Between Two Worlds: The Jewish Presence in German and Austrian Film, 1910-1933. Berghahn Books, 2005.
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