Eiko Film: The Rise and Fall of a German Silent Cinema Giant
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Show Notes
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the history of Eiko Film, a pivotal production company of the German silent cinema era established in 1912 by producer Franz Vogel. We discuss how the studio grew from its early days at Rex Film to constructing the famous glasshouse Marienfelde Studios in Berlin. Tune in to learn about Eiko Film's success during World War I, its notable productions like Bismarck (1914) and Wibbel the Tailor (1920), and its eventual acquisition by Terra Film in 1922. This is a deep dive into early film history you won't want to miss.