Hans Mahner-Mons (1883–1956) was a German writer. He was known particularly for his novels and his librettos for opera. He provided the libretto for the 1930 operetta Das Herz. Several films were made based on his works, including The Sensational Casilla Trial in 1939.[1] He was also known by the pen name Hans Possendorff.[2]

Hans Mahner-Mons
Born19 Apirl 1883
Died11 October 1956
Other nameHans Possendorff
OccupationsWriter, librettist

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. Giesen p.220
  2. Magilow p.54

Bibliography

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  • Giesen, Rolf. Nazi Propaganda Films: A History and Filmography. McFarland & Company, 2003.
  • Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
  • Magilow, Danel H. The Photography of Crisis: The Photo Essays of Weimar Germany. Pennsylvania State University Press, 2012.
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