Squeaker (Der Zinker), The (1931)

The Squeaker Der Zinker Modern German DVD Cover Country Germany (Weimar Republic) Directed by Carl Lamač Martin Frič Karl Forest Release Date July 30, 1931 Language German Studio Ondra-Lamac-Film Distributor Süd-Film Main Cast Character Actor Lillie / Millie Trent Lissy Arna Captain Leslie Karl Ludwig Diehl Frank Sutton Fritz Rasp Beryl Stedman Peggy Norman Josuah Harras Paul Hörbiger Bill "Billy" Anerley S. Z. Sakall Charles "Charly" Tillmann Robert Thoeren

The Squeaker is a 1931 German crime movie which is based on the novel of the same name by Edgar Wallace. An anonymous hoodlum betrays criminals to Scotland Yard if they do not comply with his blackmailing demands. When the stranger does not even shy away from murder, he sets off a chain of chases: both the London underworld and vengeful colleagues as well as a mysterious young woman are hunting the Zinker.

The film is the fourth Edgar Wallace film with German participation and the fourth screen adaptation of the original novel, following the 1930 and 1937 British versions and the 1963 German version.

The following weapons were used in the film The Squeaker:

Dreyse Model 1907

British police officers wield Dreyse Model 1907 pistols. Josuah Harras (Paul Hörbiger) and Lillie / Millie Trent (Lissy Arna) are also seen with this pistol.

Dreyse Modell 1907 - 7.65mm Browning

The pistol's muzzle is seen during the opening title.

A policeman fires his Dreyse at a car.

Josuah Harras holds his Dreyse.

A closer view of the Squeaker's pistol while firing.

Two police officers fire at the Squeaker's car.