Der Berg ruft! (1938)

Summary: The Italian mountaineer Carel wants to be the first man to stand on the top of the Matterhorn. Since the climb is very difficult, he agrees to try it together with the British mountaineer Whymper. But due to an intrigue this agree...

Release Date: January 06, 1938

Genre: Drama

Director: Luis Trenker

Writers: Carl Haensel

, Richard Billinger

, Hanns Saßmann

Runtime: 1 h 35 min

Production: Luis Trenker-Film

Country: Germany

Language: German

19 - OFDb

Der Kaiser von Kalifornien (1936)

Summary: A German-born Swiss citizen emigrates to the United States in search of a better life and making fortune. Based on the story of John Sutter, gold rush pioneer and founder of what would become the city of Sacramento.

Release Date: May 07, 1937

Genre: Western

Director: Luis Trenker

Writer: Luis Trenker

Runtime: 1 h 37 min

Production: Luis Trenker-Film, Tobis-Rota

Distributor: American Tobis Company, Kino Lorber

Country: Germany

Language: German

15 - OFDb

The Prodigal Son (1934)

Summary: Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.

Release Date: December 07, 1934

Genre: Drama

Director: Luis Trenker

Writers: Luis Trenker

, Reinhart Steinbicker

, Arnold Ulitz

Runtime: 1 h 22 min

MPAA: Approved

Production: Deutsche Universal-Film

Countries: Germany, United States

Language: German

4 - OFDb

Fight for the Matterhorn (1928)

Summary: This Alpine thriller is based on the story of English climber Edward Whymper who vies with Jean-Antoine Carrel, an Italian mountain guide, to conquer the Matterhorn.

Release Date: December 03, 1928

Genre: Drama

Directors: Mario Bonnard