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Harry Piel

Known For
Directing
Born
July 12, 1892 in Benrath, Germany
Died
March 27, 1963
Active Years
1920–1953 (34 Years)
Total Credits
173 credits in database
Directing Born Jul 12, 1892 Died Mar 27, 1963 Benrath, Germany 173 credits
173
Total Credits
1920–1953
34 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
7
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Harry Piel works in directing. Born July 12, 1892 in Benrath, Germany. Died March 27, 1963. Archytele tracks 173 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

His Best Friend

as Harry Peters, Kriminal-Assistent
Film

His Best Friend

1937
Film

His Best Friend

1937
Film

His Best Friend

1937

Frequent co-stars

Henry Lorenzen 1 shared title
Alfred Haase 1 shared title
Lissy Arna 1 shared title
Ernst Legal 1 shared title
Trude Hesterberg 1 shared title
Paul Westermeier 1 shared title
Else Reval 1 shared title

Career timeline

Elephant FuryElephant Fury · Director
Tiger's ClawTiger's Claw · DirectorTiger's Claw · Writer
The Man in the SaddleThe Man in the Saddle · Director
Humans, Animals, SensationsHumans, Animals, Sensations · DirectorThe Impossible Mr. PittThe Impossible Mr. Pitt · Director
His Best FriendHis Best Friend · DirectorHis Best Friend · WriterHis Best Friend · Producer
90 Minutes Stop90 Minutes Stop · DirectorDer Dschungel ruftDer Dschungel ruft · Director
ArtistenArtisten · Director
Master of the World · DirectorMaster of the World · WriterThe World Without a MaskThe World Without a Mask · Director
An Invisible Man Goes Through the CityAn Invisible Man Goes Through the City · DirectorSprung in den AbgrundSprung in den Abgrund · Director
Jonny Steals EuropeJonny Steals Europe · DirectorThe Ship Without a HarborThe Ship Without a Harbor · DirectorSecret Agent
Shadows of the UnderworldShadows of the Underworld · DirectorShallow ShadowsShallow Shadows · DirectorMenschen im Feuer
Him or MeHim or Me · DirectorDanger! car thieves!Danger! car thieves! · Director
His Best FriendHis Best Friend · DirectorHis Best Friend · WriterMänner ohne BerufMänner ohne Beruf · Director
Seine stärkste WaffeSeine stärkste Waffe · DirectorMan Against ManMan Against Man · DirectorPanik
What's Going on in Beely Circus?What's Going on in Beely Circus? · DirectorHis Greatest BluffHis Greatest Bluff · DirectorSein gefährlichstes Spiel
The Black PierrotThe Black Pierrot · DirectorThe Black Pierrot · WriterEyes Open, Harry!Eyes Open, Harry! · Director
Swifter than DeathSwifter than Death · DirectorZiganoZigano · WriterZigano · Director
Dangerous PathsDangerous Paths · DirectorThe Man Without NervesThe Man Without Nerves · DirectorMenschen und Masken, 1. Teil: Der falsche Emir
Der letzte KampfDer letzte Kampf · WriterDer letzte Kampf · DirectorDer letzte Kampf · ProducerAdventure of a night
The Black CoverThe Black Cover · WriterThe Black Cover · DirectorDas verschwundene HausDas verschwundene Haus · Director
Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 2. Teil - Die geheimnisvolle MachtDer Reiter ohne Kopf, 2. Teil - Die geheimnisvolle Macht · WriterDer Reiter ohne Kopf, 2. Teil - Die geheimnisvolle Macht · DirectorDer Reiter ohne Kopf, 3. Teil - Harry Piels schwerster SiegDer Reiter ohne Kopf, 3. Teil - Harry Piels schwerster Sieg · Director
Der Verächter des TodesDer Verächter des Todes · DirectorDer Verächter des Todes · WriterDer rätselhafte KlubDer rätselhafte Klub · Director
The Eye of the Idol · DirectorThe Eye of the Idol · ScreenplayDie närrische Fabrik · WriterDie närrische Fabrik · Director
The Rat · DirectorThe Rat · WriterThe Rolling Hotel · WriterThe Rolling Hotel · DirectorSein Todfeind · Director
The Adventures of Captain Hansen · WriterThe Adventures of Captain Hansen · DirectorDer Sultan von Johore · WriterDer Sultan von Johore · DirectorZur Strecke gebracht · Director
Die große WetteDie große Wette · DirectorDie große Wette · WriterUnter heißer Zone · ScreenplayUnter heißer Zone · Director
Die Millionenmine · DirectorDie Millionenmine · WriterThe Adventure of a Journalist · WriterThe Adventure of a Journalist · DirectorThe Devil's Eye · Writer
Erblich belastet? · WriterErblich belastet? · DirectorSchatten der Nacht · DirectorSchatten der Nacht · Writer
Der Triumph des Todes · DirectorDer Triumph des Todes · Screenplay

Full Filmography

173 titles
  • Elephant Fury (1953) as Peter Volker
  • Elephant Fury (1953) Director
  • Tiger's Claw (1951) as Jonny Wilken
  • Tiger's Claw (1951) Director
  • Tiger's Claw (1951) Writer
  • The Man in the Saddle (1945) as Roberts
  • The Man in the Saddle (1945) Director
  • Humans, Animals, Sensations (1938) as Robert Hansen / Gen. Bobby / Artist
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  • Humans, Animals, Sensations (1938) Director
  • The Impossible Mr. Pitt (1938) as Tom alias Lorenzo Pitt
  • The Impossible Mr. Pitt (1938) Director
  • His Best Friend (1937) as Harry Peters, Kriminal-Assistent
  • His Best Friend (1937) Director
  • His Best Friend (1937) Writer
  • His Best Friend (1937) Producer
  • 90 Minutes Stop (1936) as Harry Winkler
  • 90 Minutes Stop (1936) Director
  • Der Dschungel ruft (1936) as Bobby Roeder
  • Der Dschungel ruft (1936) Director
  • Artisten (1935) as Harry Peters
  • Artisten (1935) Director
  • Master of the World (1934) Director
  • Master of the World (1934) Writer
  • The World Without a Mask (1934) as Harry Palmer
  • The World Without a Mask (1934) Director
  • An Invisible Man Goes Through the City (1933) as Harry
  • An Invisible Man Goes Through the City (1933) Director
  • Sprung in den Abgrund (1933) as Harry Peters
  • Sprung in den Abgrund (1933) Director
  • Jonny Steals Europe (1932) as Jonny Buck
  • Jonny Steals Europe (1932) Director
  • The Ship Without a Harbor (1932) as Seepolizist Klaus Hansen
  • The Ship Without a Harbor (1932) Director
  • Secret Agent (1932) as Harry Parker
  • Secret Agent (1932) Director
  • Shadows of the Underworld (1931) as Harry West
  • Shadows of the Underworld (1931) Director
  • Shallow Shadows (1931) as Harry West
  • Shallow Shadows (1931) Director
  • Menschen im Feuer (1931) as Harry Peltzer
  • Menschen im Feuer (1931) Director
  • Menschen im Feuer (1931) Producer
  • Bobby goes off (1931) as Bob Morland
  • Bobby goes off (1931) Director
  • Bobby goes off (1931) Screenplay
  • Him or Me (1930) as Egon Prinz von Valona / Carlo Moreno
  • Him or Me (1930) Director
  • Danger! car thieves! (1930) as Harry Palen
  • Danger! car thieves! (1930) Director
  • His Best Friend (1929) as Harry Peters
  • His Best Friend (1929) Director
  • His Best Friend (1929) Writer
  • Männer ohne Beruf (1929) as Police deputy
  • Männer ohne Beruf (1929) Director
  • Die Mitternachts-Taxe (1929) as Harry Pattler
  • Die Mitternachts-Taxe (1929) Director
  • Seine stärkste Waffe (1928) as Harry Petersen
  • Seine stärkste Waffe (1928) Director
  • Man Against Man (1928) as Harry Paulsen, ein Vielgesuchter
  • Man Against Man (1928) Director
  • Panik (1928)
  • Panik (1928) Writer
  • Panik (1928) Director
  • What's Going on in Beely Circus? (1927) as Harry Peel
  • What's Going on in Beely Circus? (1927) Director
  • His Greatest Bluff (1927) as Henry Devall / Harry Devall
  • His Greatest Bluff (1927) Director
  • Sein gefährlichstes Spiel (1927)
  • Sein gefährlichstes Spiel (1927) Director
  • Sein gefährlichstes Spiel (1927) Writer
  • Sein gefährlichstes Spiel (1927) Producer
  • Rätsel einer Nacht (1927) as Herry Debus
  • Rätsel einer Nacht (1927) Director
  • The Black Pierrot (1926) as Coello
  • The Black Pierrot (1926) Director
  • The Black Pierrot (1926) Writer
  • Eyes Open, Harry! (1926) as Harry
  • Eyes Open, Harry! (1926) Director
  • Swifter than Death (1925)
  • Swifter than Death (1925) Director
  • Zigano (1925) as Benito
  • Zigano (1925) Writer
  • Zigano (1925) Director
  • Abenteuer im Nachtexpreß (1925) as Harry
  • Abenteuer im Nachtexpreß (1925) Director
  • Abenteuer im Nachtexpreß (1925) Writer
  • Dangerous Paths (1924)
  • Dangerous Paths (1924) Director
  • The Man Without Nerves (1924) as Der Mann ohne Nerven
  • The Man Without Nerves (1924) Director
  • Menschen und Masken, 1. Teil: Der falsche Emir (1924)
  • Menschen und Masken, 1. Teil: Der falsche Emir (1924) Writer
  • Menschen und Masken, 1. Teil: Der falsche Emir (1924) Director
  • Menschen und Masken, 2. Teil: Ein gefährliches Spiel (1924)
  • Menschen und Masken, 2. Teil: Ein gefährliches Spiel (1924) Director
  • Menschen und Masken, 2. Teil: Ein gefährliches Spiel (1924) Writer
  • Menschen und Masken, 2. Teil: Ein gefährliches Spiel (1924) Producer
  • Der letzte Kampf (1923)
  • Der letzte Kampf (1923) Writer
  • Der letzte Kampf (1923) Director
  • Der letzte Kampf (1923) Producer
  • Adventure of a night (1923)
  • Adventure of a night (1923) Director
  • Adventure of a night (1923) Writer
  • Rivals (1923)
  • Rivals (1923) Producer
  • Rivals (1923) Writer
  • Rivals (1923) Director
  • The Black Cover (1922)
  • The Black Cover (1922) Writer
  • The Black Cover (1922) Director
  • Das verschwundene Haus (1922)
  • Das verschwundene Haus (1922) Director
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 2. Teil - Die geheimnisvolle Macht (1921)
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 2. Teil - Die geheimnisvolle Macht (1921) Writer
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 2. Teil - Die geheimnisvolle Macht (1921) Director
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 3. Teil - Harry Piels schwerster Sieg (1921)
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 3. Teil - Harry Piels schwerster Sieg (1921) Director
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 1. Teil - Die Todesfalle (1921)
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 1. Teil - Die Todesfalle (1921) Director
  • Der Reiter ohne Kopf, 1. Teil - Die Todesfalle (1921) Screenplay
  • Der Verächter des Todes (1920)
  • Der Verächter des Todes (1920) Director
  • Der Verächter des Todes (1920) Writer
  • Der rätselhafte Klub (1920)
  • Der rätselhafte Klub (1920) Director
  • Der rätselhafte Klub (1920) Writer
  • Der rätselhafte Klub (1920) Producer
  • Das Gefängnis auf dem Meeresgrund (1920)
  • Das Gefängnis auf dem Meeresgrund (1920) Director
  • Über den Wolken (1920)
  • Über den Wolken (1920) Writer
  • Über den Wolken (1920) Director
  • The Eye of the Idol (1919) Director
  • The Eye of the Idol (1919) Screenplay
  • Die närrische Fabrik (1919) Writer
  • Die närrische Fabrik (1919) Director
  • The Rat (1918) Director
  • The Rat (1918) Writer
  • The Rolling Hotel (1918) Writer
  • The Rolling Hotel (1918) Director
  • Sein Todfeind (1918) Director
  • Sein Todfeind (1918) Writer
  • The Adventures of Captain Hansen (1917) Writer
  • The Adventures of Captain Hansen (1917) Director
  • Der Sultan von Johore (1917) Writer
  • Der Sultan von Johore (1917) Director
  • Zur Strecke gebracht (1917) Director
  • Zur Strecke gebracht (1917) Writer
  • Der weiße Schrecken (1917) Writer
  • Der weiße Schrecken (1917) Director
  • Der stumme Zeuge (1917) Director
  • Der stumme Zeuge (1917) Writer
  • Die große Wette (1916) as Der Elektromensch
  • Die große Wette (1916) Director
  • Die große Wette (1916) Writer
  • Unter heißer Zone (1916) Screenplay
  • Unter heißer Zone (1916) Director
  • Das lebende Rätsel (1916) Writer
  • Das lebende Rätsel (1916) Director
  • Die Millionenmine (1914) Director
  • Die Millionenmine (1914) Writer
  • The Adventure of a Journalist (1914) Writer
  • The Adventure of a Journalist (1914) Director
  • The Devil's Eye (1914) Writer
  • The Devil's Eye (1914) Director
  • Der Geheimnisvolle Nachtschatten (1914) Director
  • Erblich belastet? (1913) Writer
  • Erblich belastet? (1913) Director
  • Schatten der Nacht (1913) Director
  • Schatten der Nacht (1913) Writer
  • Der Triumph des Todes (1912) Director
  • Der Triumph des Todes (1912) Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Harry Piel best known for?

Harry Piel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including His Best Friend (1937), His Best Friend (1937), His Best Friend (1937), His Best Friend (1937).

When and where was Harry Piel born?

Harry Piel was born on July 12, 1892 in Benrath, Germany. They passed away on March 27, 1963.

How many credits does Harry Piel have?

Harry Piel has accumulated over 173 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1953.

What is Harry Piel's background in cinema and television?

Harry Piel, born Heinrich Piel, was a prolific German actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer who was involved in over 150 films. In Berlin 1912 he created the Art Film Publishing House Company and made, as a director, screenwriter and producer, his first feature "Black Blood" (1912) with Curt Goetz in the...

Harry Piel by the numbers

173credits
173films
0TV series
1912–1953active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • His Best Friend (1937) as Harry Peters, Kriminal-Assistent — aged about 44

Full filmography (173) Born on July 12 In memoriam 1963

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