About Hans Hömberg
Lived 1903 – 1982 (aged 78). Hans Hömberg was a German screenwriter, journalist, writer, playwright and novelist.
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.. Hömberg enjoyed a successful stage career, his biggest hit being Cherries for Rome (1940) although he faced censorship issues with some of his works.
During the Nazi era he also wrote film reviews. He wrote the novelisation of the controversial antisemitic 1940 film Jud Süß directed by Veit Harlan.
Selected filmography The Trunks of Mr. O.F. (1931) A Woman With Power of Attorney (1934) Don't Lose Heart, Suzanne! (1935) Much Ado About Nixi (1942) His Royal Highness (1953)
Plays Cherries for Rome (1940) Napoleon in Corsica (1945)
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Who was Hans Hömberg?
German writer (1903–1982)
When was Hans Hömberg born?
Hans Hömberg was born on 14 December 1903 in Berlin.
When did Hans Hömberg die?
Hans Hömberg died on 4 July 1982 in Kufstein.
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Hans Hömberg was a screenwriter, journalist, writer, playwright and novelist.
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Hans Hömberg was German.
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