Emil und die Detektive

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UFA presents:

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES

Based on the novel

by Erich Kastner

Produced by:

Screenplay:

Directed by:

Starring:

The detectives:

Also starring:

The film's premiere was held

on December 12, 1931 at the UFA theatre

on Kurfurstendamm in Berlin.

I'll teach that boy a lesson.

I wonder where he is.

The train's leaving in an hour.

Ouch!

You let the boy travel

to Berlin alone?

Yes.

He just needs to be careful.

- What about all that traffic?

- I'm not a kid anymore, Mrs. Hubler.

So there you are.

Now get ready.

Warm water, Mrs. Tischbein?

Thanks.

Everything's laid out and ready.

Now, Mrs. Hubler...

Mother, can you tell me

who invented the sunday suit?

Why?

That guy ought to be killed!

I'm sorry.

- Here you are.

- You should finally get a hair dryer!

She probably also wants a perm

for the 50 pfennig she paid.

Now, Emil

here's what's most important.

Here are 140 marks:

One 100 mark bill

and two 20 mark bills.

Be careful and put it

in your pocket.

Tell grandma not to be mad, we were

a bit short of money last time.

Now it won't climb out,

Mrs. Tischbein.

That's good.

What else do you have to mind?

First, I mustn't get my suitcase stolen.

Second, I mustn't spoil my suit.

And third?

To mind the cars in Berlin.

Eighth, I must brush my teeth

at least twice a week.

I surely will!

In Berlin you get off

at "Friedrich Street".

Grandma will be waiting for you.

Give her the flowers right away.

Pony Hutchen will also be there.

Pony Hutchen?

Wait a moment,

I think I forgot something.

- What've you got there?

- Something for Pony Hutchen.

Very nice.

Come on, put it

in your pocket.

Now we'll have to hurry,

or else we're going to be late.

Come on!

Mrs. Tischbein...

Hello, Mr. Jeschke.

Just a moment.

This is about something

rather unpleasant...

Yesterday your shop was

still open at five past seven.

- If that happens again...

- Officer, you know how hard it is these days

- to earn just a couple of marks.

- I'll let it pass this one time,

but next time...

The monument

has been desecrated.

One of those rascals...

If I catch him

he'll get ten years.

Ten years in prison?

Enjoy your holidays, young chap!

Where are you off to?

- To Berlin

- To Berlin!

There's still a free seat left.

Here, the flowers.

Give my regards to grandma

and Pony Hutchen.

It will be done immediately,

Mrs. Tischbein.

- And please, for the sake of God...

- ...take care of the money! I know.

Send me a postcard when

you get there. And behave well.

Don't overwork yourself and

don't get ill. I'll be back soon.

- Goodbye.

- Goodbye.

Excuse me, is this seat taken?

No, sit down.

Thank you.

Thanks, young chap.

So where's this big trip

taking you?

To Berlin.

To Berlin, really?

So you're on vacation?

Yes, but I've also got business

to attend to.

Business?

My, my!

Your first time in Berlin?

You'll be in for a surprise.

They've buildings that are

It's true.

It takes three months

to get to the top by foot.

So you just take the lift.

Each lift has a kitchen.

So you won't have to

starve on the way.

And if you want to get

to another district

then you just go

to a post office.

They'll put you in a tube

and shoot you to wherever

your business is.

And if you're ever broke in Berlin

you just go to the bank,

pawn your brain

and receive 1000 marks for it.

A person can survive two days

without a brain.

And you'll only get it back if you

pay 1200 instead of 1000 marks.

You must've pawned

your brain, too.

Why tell the kid such nonsense?

Please be so kind and hold this.

I'll have to get off now.

Have a nice trip, young chap.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Oh dear!

You've left something.

Thank you, thank you.

All aboard!

Now you can sleep

through till Berlin.

No, I won't sleep.

All aboard!

I'm sorry.

No harm done.

Do you smoke, young man?

No, not yet.

How about some candy?

Thanks.

EMERGENCY BRAKE:

Oh my God!

The money!

Thieves!

Anyone else without a ticket?

"Kurfurstendamm"

Emil should arrive

any moment, grandma.

Here you are, uncle.

Where's that rascal Emil?

Excuse me, wasn't that

the train from Neustadt?

Yes, it was.

We're waiting for my cousin.

- Im pleased, I'm pleased.

- Why does that please you?

What a strange person.

I think it's time

to go home now.

Who knows what Emil's

been up to.

Like I always say:

boys nowadays...

I don't like this.

Well, I'm terribly tired.

Sit on the handlebar, grandma.

I'll get you home.

You silly girl!

Who's that honking all the time?

Me, of course.

Never heard of Gustav

and his horn?

You're not from around here, right?

I'm from Neustadt. I'm coming

straight from the station.

From Neustadt?

That explains the silly suit.

Take that back or I'll smack you

so hard your horn will burst.

Don't be offended.

It's already taken back.

Come here.

What are you doing?

I'm sure I can fix you up.

Like this.

Lower your head.

We'll have to unbutton that.

- Now you're looking proper.

- Thanks.

What are you always looking at?

I'm observing a thief.

Huh, what?

All I hear is "thief".

Come over here.

Do you see that man over there?

The one with the stiff hat.

The one that's eating the eggs?

- Yes, eggs he paid for with my money.

- Why with your money?

Look, this is what happened:

I was on my way to my grandma in Berlin,

having 140 marks in my pocket,

and that guy was sitting

right in front of me.

Really?

Cross my heart!

This is just like in the movies.

Tell that copper,

he'll bust him.

A copper?

Better not. I got into some

trouble back in Neustadt.

I get it.

So what's the plan?

Don't know. Let's just follow him.

This whole thief business is great.

We must help you.

- I'm Gustav, by the way.

- And I'm Emil.

Now I'll get us some backup.

You'll see.

Everybody stop!

What do you say now?

Colossal!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

this is Emil from Neustadt.

You already know the story.

Over there

sits the swine that

nicked his money.

On the right edge, the one

with the bowler hat.

We must retrieve the money,

understood?

Quiet!

We'll take over

from here, Emil.

We'll deploy messengers:

Two at the kiosk

and two along the road.

The rest of us will have

a pow-wow.

Don't get too close!

Finally something's happening.

Right, boys?

Now I'll introduce

the gang to you, Emil.

First of all:
the professor.

This is little Tuesday

and his famous dog, Zeppelin.

The one with the scooter

is called Krumbiegel.

A nice guy.

He speaks only indian.

Because of his scooter

we call him "the flying deer".

You said it, chief.

Enough with all that introducing.

Let's get this rolling!

First the ignition!

First we need some money

to get started.

Everyone give what they got.

Wait, I still got some.

Hold the cap higher.

Don't pull.

Hurry up.

This'll be our start-up money.

Emil,

Gustav,

Mittenzwey,

Gerold, and me,

we're the five detectives.

We'll take up pursuit as soon

as the thief moves.

The rest of you

stay here on call,

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