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Films based on works by Edgar Wallace. Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was a British novelist, playwright and screenwriter whose works have been adapted for the screen on many occasions. His films fall into two categories, British adaptations and the German "Krimi" films.
In addition to those based on the works of Edgar Wallace, are the Artur Brauner-produced Doktor Mabuse film series and the stories of Bryan Edgar Wallace (Wallace's son, who was also a crime novelist) such as The Mad Executioners and The Phantom of Soho.
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1 April 1875 – 10 February 1932) was a British writer of sensational detective, gangster, adventure, and sci-fi novels, plays and stories. Born into poverty as an illegitimate London child, Wallace left school at the age of 12.
In 1928 a British silent film The Forger was made, based on the novel. In 1961 the book served as the inspiration for the German film The Forger of London, part of a long-running series of Wallace adaptations. [1]
Complete order of Edgar Wallace books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
Edgar Wallace. 3.37. 224 ratings26 reviews. A youth is lying dead in Gray Square, Bloomsbury. Constable Wiseman is at the scene, as is the handsome Frank Merril, nephew of rich John Martin. Also there is May Nuttall, whose father was the best friend Martin ever had.
The Feathered Serpent. Edgar Wallace. 3.43. 160 ratings18 reviews. Reporter Peter Derwin suspects the card mysteriously left in the handbag of actress Ella Creed is a publicity stunt. But Joe Farmer, the boxing promoter, has received one too.
