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The Raider Emden
1928
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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Details
- 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
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