Lanterna Rally

Author: Michael Petzel

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 9783896026255

Another book about Romy? Aren't there enough pictorials, biographies and memories already? Hasn't Romy Schneider's rollercoaster life been explored to the last detail? This luxurious illustrated volume proves this assumption wrong. It is a sensation even for ardent admirers of the great actress. This magnificent book collects gorgeous pictures of Romy's early films and unknown scenes from her private life. The photographs are mainly in color and show a brilliance never seen before, as they were reproduced from the original large size negatives and diapositives. For once, the pictures do not present Romy Schneider at the time of her French movies, but during the first five years of her career. It is the age of Agfacolor, with movies like sweet frosting, and a guaranteed happy ending. Most of the pictures in this large format photo collection have never been published before. These exclusive photos were found in missing archives and film productions or donated by close friends of Romy Schneider's, and also come from the famous Billy Kocian collection. This book contains color photos from the early movies Madchenjahre einer Konigin, Die Deutschmeister, Kitty und die groe Welt, Robinson soll nicht sterben, Monpti, Scampolo, Madchen in Uniform, Christine, Die Halbzarte, Ein Engel auf Erden, Die schone Lugnerin, and Katja, die ungekronte Kaiserin. For the first time a period of Romy's life which has only been treated fleetingly up until now is extensively documented. The movie presentations always show the same photos - this book gives a much more complete insight into the available material. This is why the reader is able to vividly comprehend Romy's coming-of-age. This photo collection is topped off by accounts from people who have worked with Romy Schneider, such as Fran Marischka (the son of Romy's discoverer, Ernst Marischka), executive producer Willy Egger, and assistant director Eva Ebner. The movies are also documented with detailed specifications as to staff and cast.