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The Raider Emden

1928

Australian National Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum
Sydney, Australia

1928 film poster advertising the North American cinematic release of a German film 'Kreuzer Emden' (Cruiser Emden). The film title was changed to 'The Raider Emden' for American audiences. It was first produced in 1926 by Austrian Louis Ralph. A version was remade in Australia and footage from HMAS SYDNEY conducting firing exercises was added for Australian audiences.

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  • Title: The Raider Emden
  • Date: 1928
  • Location: United States
  • Type: Poster
  • Significance: This poster is a rare and colourful reminder of the importance of EMDEN to the German public - the ship was a successful wartime raider and was gallantly defeated by an Australian crew.
  • See institution's online collections: http://www.anmm.gov.au/collections
  • Medium: Lithograph on paper
  • Dimensions: 1070 x 727 mm
  • Credit line: ANMM Collection
Australian National Maritime Museum

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