Hans Hömberg

German writer (1903–1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hans Hömberg (14 December 1903 – 4 July 1982) was a German playwright, journalist, novelist and screenwriter. Hömberg worked occasionally on feature film scripts, and supplied the idea for Alexis Granowsky's 1931 comedy film The Trunks of Mr. O.F. (1931).[1] Hömberg enjoyed a successful stage career, his biggest hit being Cherries for Rome (1940) although he faced censorship issues with some of his works.

Born14 December 1903
Died4 July 1982(1982-07-04) (aged 78)
Kufstein, Tyrol
Austria
OccupationsScreenwriter
Writer
Journalist
Yearsactive1931-1968 (film)
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Hans Hömberg
Born14 December 1903
Died4 July 1982(1982-07-04) (aged 78)
Kufstein, Tyrol
Austria
OccupationsScreenwriter
Writer
Journalist
Years active1931-1968 (film)
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During the Nazi era he also wrote film reviews. He wrote the novelisation of the controversial anti-Semitic 1940 film Jud Süß directed by Veit Harlan.

Selected filmography

Plays

  • Cherries for Rome (1940)
  • Napoleon in Corsica (1945)

References

Bibliography

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