Accidental X-Ray TV Invention in Nazi Germany: The World Without a Mask
2025-02-13
In this 1934 German comedy, unemployed electrical engineer Harry Palmer (Harry Piel) accidentally invents x-ray television while assisting inventor Tobias Bern. While lacking Piel's usual death-defying stunts, the film's comedic elements, largely thanks to Kurt Vespermann, compensate. The film offers a glimpse into early television technology in Nazi Germany, subtly criticizing capitalists and the misuse of technology, reflecting the socio-political context of the time. Despite a somewhat predictable plot, it's an interesting film showcasing a lesser-known period of cinematic history.