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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = Face of the Frog<br /> Frøen med masken <br /> Der Frosch mit der Maske | + | |name = Face of the Frog<br />Frøen med masken<br />Der Frosch mit der Maske |
| − | |picture =EdgarWallaceFrosch.jpg | + | |picture = EdgarWallaceFrosch.jpg |
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
| − | |country = | + | |country = [[Image:DEN.jpg|25px]] Denmark<br />[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany |
| − | [[Image:DEN.jpg|25px]] Denmark<br /> | + | |director = [[Harald Reinl]] |
| − | [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany | ||
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| − | |director = Harald Reinl | ||
|date= September 4, 1959 | |date= September 4, 1959 | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | + | |studio=Rialto Film | |
| − | |distributor = Constantin Film | + | |distributor=Constantin Film |
|character1=Inspector William Elk | |character1=Inspector William Elk | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Siegfried Lowitz]] | ||
|character2=Richard Gordon | |character2=Richard Gordon | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Joachim Fuchsberger]] | ||
|character3=Philo Johnson | |character3=Philo Johnson | ||
| + | |actor3=Jochen Brockmann | ||
|character4=John Bennet | |character4=John Bennet | ||
| − | |character5=Ella Bennet | + | |actor4=[[Carl Lange]] |
| + | |character5=Ella Bennet | ||
| + | |actor5=Elfie von Kalckreuth | ||
|character6=Ray Bennet | |character6=Ray Bennet | ||
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|actor6=[[Walter Wilz]] | |actor6=[[Walter Wilz]] | ||
| + | |character7=James | ||
| + | |actor7=[[Eddi Arent]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''Face of the Frog''''' is a 1959 Danish-German movie directed by Harald Reinl. | + | '''''Face of the Frog''''' is a 1959 Danish-German movie directed by [[Harald Reinl]]. His face is hidden under a dark cover, and only two huge, terrifying eyes stick out. Wrapped in a wide hooded cloak, "The Frog in the Mask" spreads fear and terror on London's streets together with his sinister gang of criminals. Inspector Elk of Scotland Yard is faced with a seemingly unsolvable mystery. In the scenes of the horror there are almost no traces; only on the wrists of the murdered people black signs of the deadly frog gang are found. Only when Richard Gordon, the nephew of the Scotland Yard boss, gets involved in the investigation together with his butler James, does a hot lead to an old harbor tavern. |
| − | + | More than 3.2 million people saw the film in theaters. Its success laid the foundation for the German adaptation series film series, which ran until 1972, as well as for numerous other crime films of a similar style. | |
{{Spoiler}} | {{Spoiler}} | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
| − | ==MAS 1892 | + | ==MAS Mle. 1892== |
Various characters are seen with French [[Mle 1892 Revolver]]s with custom shortened barrels without the front sights. | Various characters are seen with French [[Mle 1892 Revolver]]s with custom shortened barrels without the front sights. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:LebelRevolver1892.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Modèle d’Ordonnance Mle. 1892 - 8x27mm SR]] |
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Inspektor Genter / Inspector Higgins ( | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Inspektor Genter / Inspector Higgins (Werner Hedman) holds his revolver at the Frog.]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of his revolver as he gets surprised by a trap.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of his revolver as he gets surprised by a trap.]] | ||
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The revolver held by Inspector William Elk ([[Siegfried Lowitz]]) confronting the Frog.]] |
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver4.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Revolver4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closer view of Elk's revolver.]] |
==CZ 27== | ==CZ 27== | ||
[[CZ 27]] pistols are used by Scotland Yard and the Frog's henchmen. Other notable characters are Richard Gordon ([[Joachim Fuchsberger]]), James, the butler ([[Eddi Arent]]), and Joshua Broad ([[Dieter Eppler]]). | [[CZ 27]] pistols are used by Scotland Yard and the Frog's henchmen. Other notable characters are Richard Gordon ([[Joachim Fuchsberger]]), James, the butler ([[Eddi Arent]]), and Joshua Broad ([[Dieter Eppler]]). | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[File:CZ27-left side.jpg|thumb|none|300px|CZ 27 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A stabbed police officer keeps holding his pistol.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A stabbed police officer keeps holding his pistol.]] | ||
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lew Brady ([[Reinhard Kolldehoff]]) threatens Ray Bennett ([[Walter Wilz]]) in the Lolita Pub.]] | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lew Brady ([[Reinhard Kolldehoff]]) threatens Ray Bennett ([[Walter Wilz]]) in the ''Lolita'' Pub.]] |
[[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol lies on the dancefloor.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol lies on the dancefloor.]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ray got in control of the pistol but is prevented from using it.]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-CZ4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ray got in control of the pistol but is prevented from using it.]] | ||
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[[File:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | [[File:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Frog shows his Madsen to his hostage...]] | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Frog shows his Madsen to his hostage...]] | ||
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Madsen2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|... and shots her with it.]] | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Madsen2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...and shots her with it.]] |
| − | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Madsen3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:EdgarWallaceFrosch-Madsen3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view of the grip as he turns around.]] |
[[File:Mad.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional Picture of the Frog firing his Madsen SMG.]] | [[File:Mad.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Promotional Picture of the Frog firing his Madsen SMG.]] | ||
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[[Category: Danish Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category: Danish Produced/Filmed]] | ||
[[Category: German Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category: German Produced/Filmed]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Harald Reinl]] | ||
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Face of the Frog is a 1959 Danish-German movie directed by Harald Reinl. His face is hidden under a dark cover, and only two huge, terrifying eyes stick out. Wrapped in a wide hooded cloak, "The Frog in the Mask" spreads fear and terror on London's streets together with his sinister gang of criminals. Inspector Elk of Scotland Yard is faced with a seemingly unsolvable mystery. In the scenes of the horror there are almost no traces; only on the wrists of the murdered people black signs of the deadly frog gang are found. Only when Richard Gordon, the nephew of the Scotland Yard boss, gets involved in the investigation together with his butler James, does a hot lead to an old harbor tavern.
More than 3.2 million people saw the film in theaters. Its success laid the foundation for the German adaptation series film series, which ran until 1972, as well as for numerous other crime films of a similar style.
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
The following weapons were used in the film Face of the Frog:
Handguns
MAS Mle. 1892
Various characters are seen with French Mle 1892 Revolvers with custom shortened barrels without the front sights.
The revolver held by Inspector William Elk (Siegfried Lowitz) confronting the Frog.
CZ 27
CZ 27 pistols are used by Scotland Yard and the Frog's henchmen. Other notable characters are Richard Gordon (Joachim Fuchsberger), James, the butler (Eddi Arent), and Joshua Broad (Dieter Eppler).
FN Model 1922
After the struggle in the pub, the CZ pistol of Lew switches to an FN Model 1922.
Submachine Guns
Suomi KP/-31
A Police officer is seen carrying a submachine gun that looks a lot like a Suomi KP/-31 before the raid on the harbor hiding place.
Hovea M1949
Another police officer uses a Hovea M1949 submachine gun.
Madsen M50
The main villain uses a Madsen M50 at the end of the movie.
