Dux cinema

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The Dux-Kino was a toy product from Markes & Co from Lüdenscheid . In addition to tin toys and metal construction kits , this company has made a name for itself with toy film projectors under the brand name DUX Kino since the 1930s.

Dux cinema 68

History of the Dux Cinemas

The history of Dux cinemas began in 1935 when Markes & Co, founded in 1904 by Carl Markes, launched a new optical toy: the Dux cinema model MM. It was invented by the Spanish engineer Nebel . It was new of its kind because it worked on the principle of moving images. Optical toys were also available before that, but only in the form of the magic lantern - that is, with still pictures, similar to slides. As early as 1931, the Catalan manufacturer Josep Nicolau Griñó had a toy projector (Cine NIC) patented, which took up the basic function of a projector with alternating images. In 1938, Markes & Co further developed the Dux Kino MM and named it Model 3 . The change was that the axis for winding the spring mechanism was no longer under the projector, but on the top.

After the war, the Dux Kino Model 40 was released in 1948 , which now transported the film over a gentler rubber roller. In 1952 the final model 44 was brought onto the market, but it differed only slightly from the model 40 (e.g. a lamp transformer could now be connected directly instead of the battery adapter). With these toy projectors, the company Markes & Co hit a niche in the market. Now children could follow exciting and funny stories with their toy projector and the numerous films available for them and participate in the cinema euphoria of the adults at the time. With the exception of the Disney series, the cartoons were drawn by the Italian cartoonist Aurelio Gallepini. He also made some films for the later Dux Kino 68 . The Dux Kino wasn't cheap, however. The Dux Kino MM still cost 8.50 RM. It contained a film ( circus ) and a small screen and was therefore still relatively inexpensive. For the simple version of the Model 40, however, you had to pay 19.50 DM (without accessories such as films, etc.) - a lot of money at that time compared to other toys. Today Markes & Co manufactures ball bearings.

Projector models

Dux Kino "Silberschwalbe" (or "Das kleine Kino")

Stick cell battery for the Dux Silberschwalbe or "Das kleine Kino"
IRWIN projector

After Markes and Co had already made a name for themselves with metal construction kits, they launched a small, now almost unknown toy projector in 1935 for the price of one Reichsmark . At the beginning it was called “Das kleine Kino” and was available in blue and red. This cinema was taken over by a patent from the USA, where it was sold quite successfully under the name "Irwin Projector". However, the German and US projectors showed slight differences. Interestingly, what stands out about the American model is that the cartoon character Betty Boop was on the packaging . This figure adorned the later Dux projectors MM and Model 3 on the top of the Bakelite. But this projector was not only available in the USA. In Germany, too, this projector model and the associated films were sold by other companies under a different name. This model was also sold under the name "Quixi Cinema". It is not known whether this was also a brand name of Markes and Co. However, the film program was the same in terms of title and film number. Shortly afterwards it was available as the "Dux Silberschwalbe". This version was slightly modified. The base was raised and the Dux logo was emblazoned on the battery cover, the silver swallow, which from now on could be seen on the projectors of all Dux cinemas (except the Dux Kino MM and the Dux Kino Model 3).

However, the very unusual format films were compatible with both devices. They were a meter long and eleven millimeters wide. As with the later Dux Kino 68, they were designed as continuous films, but were not in a film can, but were freely placed in the projector. The films were accordingly short with a few seconds. It was driven by a hand crank. The light was generated by two special batteries ("stick cell batteries") that were specially made for the toy projector. The cinema itself was made of sheet metal. The drive was exposed without protection. Only the lamp or battery house was closed. In addition to the simple version of this model, a luxury version was also available in a large box with the film program, the projector and some films, which cost 3.60 RM. It is unclear why this model was only available for a short time.

Dux cinema MM

Dux cinema MM
Dux Kino MM Motorized

The second Dux Kino, the Dux Kino Dux Kino MM (or DUX-MM-Kino ) also came onto the German market in 1935 at a price of 8.50 RM. The case was made of tough Bakelite . In contrast to real film projectors, the films were inserted horizontally into the projector. The 35mm filmstrip has two rows of images: one above, one below. The projector has two lenses and also two light bulbs. The two lamps glowed alternately thanks to a shift drum that was coupled to the spring mechanism. Therefore, there was a kind of shake picture effect and the impression of the moving picture.

In contrast to the "Small Cinema" and the Dux Silver Swallow, the Dux company logo in the form of the swallow did not adorn the projector, as it did later, but a relief embossing of the American comic figure Betty Boop . How this character got to the Dux Kino unfortunately remains unclear.

The films for the Dux Kino MM are about 20 cm long. According to the description, the films have a running time of 5 minutes each. They are transported through the projector by a toothed roller moved by a spring mechanism, which reached into the lower row of the perforation in the film. The same spring mechanism also drives the cover. The light is generated by two small light bulbs from a 4.5 volt flat battery. This power source did not change for the Dux projectors until the appearance of the Dux Kino 68 .

The company "Electric" Baukastenfabrik Böhmer, Hoffmann & Co (Meißen) also produced 4.5 volt special batteries for an extra long service life (price: 1 RM) especially for the Dux cinema model MM .

To the Dux cinema MM was Dux film No. 1: circus and the Dux Vorführwand (a drawee with white glossy paper Papprechteck, about 25 × 12 cm) supplied. This model was available in different packaging. There were two different cardboard boxes for packaging. The Dux company announced in an advertising brochure that this model should also be available in the future as a luxury version that had an electric motor instead of a spring motor. Thus the film drive and also the lighting would be supplied with power from a socket. However, it is not known whether this model was also sold. At least one version is known (see figure).

Model 3

Dux cinema model 3

The Model 3 was launched in 1938. It showed some changes that corrected weaknesses in the Dux MM cinema.

The gear for film transport was replaced by a rubber roller, which was much more gentle on the film. Furthermore, the cover was no longer placed loosely on the projector, but was made together with the housing as a Bakelite part. Another innovation was that the wind-up axis was now at the top and no longer under the projector. With this model Betty Boop adorned the lid of the projector for the last time.

Model 40

Dux cinema model 40

At the beginning of the 1950s, the Dux-Kino-Modell 40, which had been revised again, came out. Instead of the lamps that light up alternately, a screen was installed that alternately released one of the two lenses. The two lamps were now lit continuously. The price for the simple version was 19.90 DM

Model 44

Dux Kino model 44 - last version

The Dux Kino Model 44 was the last Dux 35mm projector to be built. The only change to the Dux Kino Model 40 was that there was a "socket" at the back for the Dux transformer No. 56 . The price for the simple version was 19.90 DM. Shortly before production was discontinued, Dux brought out another optically modified projector. Instead of the previously brown Bakelite case, this Dux Kino was produced in white Bakelite. The packaging also differed optically from the previous models. The new box was red instead of blue. Since this model came out shortly before the switch to the Dux Kino 68, it is very rare these days.

Dux cinema cassette

Dux Kino Model 44 in the Dux Kino cassette

The large gift box was also available for purchase alongside the Dux Kino model 40. Depending on the edition, this gift box contained the model 40 or model 44 projector , as well as the mains transformer No. 56 or No. 57 for the lamps and six films. A screen is integrated in the lid of the gift box. This version cost the proud price of 39.50 marks.

Duxinette

Dux Duxinette
Duxinette in blue beige

In 1952 the Duxinette was launched. In contrast to the previous Bakelite models, it is made entirely of metal and is therefore much more robust. It does not have a spring mechanism. For this, the user had to drive the film advance with a crank. As with the Model 44, the power source for the lamps was a 4.5 volt flat battery. It was also possible to connect both power adapters. All films for the Model 40 and 44 were also suitable for the Duxinette. The Duxinette cost 12.50 marks

Duxinette cinema cassette

Duxinette cinema cassette

Just as with the 44 model, the Duxinette was also available in a deluxe version with transformer no 56 , 6 films and a screen integrated in the lid. The box cost 24.50 marks.

Dux TV 35 and Dux TV 35 M

Dux TV 35

In 1958, the Markes & Co company brought the DUX TV 35 to the toy market. This toy projector modeled on a television set did not project the films onto a screen, but onto the integrated screen. With the two rotary switches you could switch the light and the motor on and off. In this model, too, a 4.5 volt battery was responsible for the lamp power.

In 1960 the version Dux TV 35 M appeared . This version had a music box built in on the right side that played a melody when the films were played. All of the films for the Model 3, Model 40, Model 44, and the Duxinette were also compatible with the DUX TV 35 and Dux TV 35M. The Dux TV 35 cost 35 DM, the DUX TV 35 M cost 45 DM. Both Dux TVs could be fitted with the Dux transformer no 56 and the Dux transformer no 57 .

Dux Episcope 49

Dux episcope

This projector was the only toy projector made by Markes & Co that couldn't play movies. With this projector, children could project the images and texts of their books on the wall for large viewing. The projector was simply placed on the book or the picture and projected the picture onto the wall using light and mirror technology. For this, however, there were series of pictures that told a story, which could then be viewed on the wall.

Dux cinema 68

Dux Kino 68, first edition
Dux Kino 68, second edition
Dux Kino 68 in a gift box
Dux Kino 68 in the blister box

In 1968 Markes & Co brought a completely changed Dux cinema onto the market. The films were no longer wobbly on a 35 mm film strip, but on small rolls of film; in the format 8 mm ( normal 8 ). The special thing about it was that the films were inserted in endless reels. That means: the beginning of the film was glued to the end. Thus, a very easy screening of the films was guaranteed. The Dux Kino 68 was operated with a hand crank, which was used to move the film transport. The power for the projection bulb could be generated using three mono-cell batteries or the separately available power pack.

The projector was made of plastic. The movie Treasure Island was delivered with the projector as standard . An example was taken from the Dux Kino Model 44 gift box and the Dux Kino 68 was delivered in an elegant box with a screen integrated in the lid. A daylight adapter was included to guarantee the joy of playing. This enabled you to see the films in daylight by looking at the film through the lens like a telescope. The Dux Kino 68 was reissued twice with a new cardboard design. The second edition was identical to the first edition but had a redesigned box. It cost 23.50 DM. The third edition was put on the market under the name Dux Kino 68 - Das Dux-Film-Festival and cost 51.50 DM. In addition to the projector, this edition included the light transformer and five films instead of just one . The third edition appeared parallel to the Dux Elkino 900.

In addition, there was the bare projector without film and box - in a blister box - at an even lower price. This version is the only one where the color of the projector has been changed: The basic housing with the battery box is no longer white, but orange. But despite the new packaging, nothing has changed in the design and technology of the projector.

The weak point of the Dux Kino 68 was the crank. The crank has broken off in a great many Dux cinemas, which you can occasionally find at flea markets or the like. Despite all of this, the Dux Kino 68 quickly became a best seller by the end of the 1970s.

Dux Elkino 900

Dux Elkino 900

The Dux Elkino 900 was launched in the mid-1970s . This "luxury version" of the Dux Kino 68 had a motor instead of a crank drive. An integrated mains transformer provided the necessary power for the motor and the lamp. All films for the Dux Kino 68 were also compatible with the Dux Elkino 900. In this model, too, a screen was integrated in the lid of the packaging. The Dux Elkino 900 cost 72.50 DM back then. The film Max and Moritz - Streich 1 & 2 was included .

Dux transformers

All Dux cinemas (with the exception of the Silberschwalbe ) had the option of buying a transformer for power from a socket instead of a 4.5 volt flat battery. This was made by the Pertrix company (price before the war: 3.90 RM / after the war: 7.20 DM). The Dux transformer was available in two versions. The Dux transformer No. 57 was made in the form of a 4.5 volt battery with the power cord leading out of the bottom. It cost initially 11,90 DM 9.00 DM later. This transformer was compatible with the Dux cinema MM , Model 3 , Model 40 , Model 44 , Duxinette , Dux TV 35 and Dux TV 35 M .

The second transformer, the Dux Transformer # 56, was built into the wall socket and had a smaller plug that would fit into a mini socket in the projector. This transformer was compatible with the model 44 , Dux TV 35 , Dux TV 35 M and the Duxinette and cost 10.90 DM. For the Dux Kino 68 there was the Dux transformer No. 682 (3.7 volts, 0.3 amps) to buy for 15.90 DM. This was clamped in a sled under the projector. In later editions of the Dux Kino 68 it was included in series.

Replicas

Cine NIC - first version 1931
Trixine Cine - Switzerland
Dux Kino 85, from Czech production
Lilliput cinema

With the exception of the Dux Kino MM, almost all projector models were reproduced abroad and sold for the local market. So was z. For example, the Dux Kino Model 3 to Model 44 is used as Cine Selic in France , as Trixine in Switzerland and as Toy Cinema in England . Dux himself also exported the devices abroad. It is therefore known that the Dux Kino model 40 and 44 existed in England, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands. The Dux Kino 68 was launched in the Czech Republic (Kino 85). After the success of the Dux cinema, other manufacturers began to build similar devices based on the same mechanical principle. Meccano Triang brought out the children's film theater , which also worked with endless films.

In addition, the American company Fisher Price built a children's film projector based on the Dux Kino 68 system. Many small companies also built projectors and film viewers according to this principle.

Even in the GDR, children did not have to do without the toy cinema. From the mid-1950s onwards, Zeiss Ikon built a projector based on the Dux Kino model MM, 3, 40 and 44 that projected 35 mm strips horizontally. This projector was made of Bakelite and its shape was based on the "Dresden D1" cinema projector, which was also built by Zeiss Ikon. It was marketed under the name "Kino Lilliput".

Movies

The company Markes and Co alias Dux produced a lot of different films in three different formats.

In addition to the 11 mm short film, which was only used in the "Small Cinema" and the Dux Silberschwalbe, the most popular formats were the 35 mm horizontal film and the normal 8-reel film. The former was used from 1935 to 1962, the latter from 1968 until the "Dux Kino" product was discontinued at the end of the 1970s. At the beginning, the Dux company produced the films themselves or had them specially created. These were only cartoons. In the mid-1950s licensing rights were also bought from Disney, through which Mickey Mouse films were also included in the program. It was only with the Dux Kino 68 that real-life films in the form of Dick and Doof and Charlie Chaplin films also moved into the Dux film program. In addition to Disney, in addition to the specially produced and drawn films, other license rights were also purchased, such as B. for: Wickie and the strong men , Maya the bee , The Mainzelmännchen and The Smurfs .

Films for the Dux Kino "Das kleine Kino" and Silberschwalbe

Dux films for the Dux cinema "Das kleine Kino" and Silberschwalbe

Since the "Kleine Kino" and the Dux Silberschwalbe were only on the market for a short time, there are correspondingly few films. These films had a very unusual format of 11 mm. They were stuck in an endless loop, so that this film loosely inserted in the projector would only have a very short playing time. The films are divided into two series. The first series includes films 1 - 10, the second series includes films 11 - 20. The price of the films was RM 0.25. Only 20 film titles are known.

Film number / title

  • 1: The gorilla and his son
  • 2: The horse Bulkan
  • 3: The crazy boxing match
  • 4: The raven Jakob as a cowboy
  • 5: The daring acrobats
  • 6: The rope jumping raven Jakob
  • 7: Bulli learns to swim
  • 8: An exciting bullfight
  • 9: Jumbo in the jungle
  • 10: the crazy car
  • 11: The figure skaters
  • 12: Gymnastics exercises on the horizontal bar
  • 13: horse racing
  • 14: Hurdles
  • 15: Punch and Judy Theater
  • 16: diving
  • 17: Robby and Bobby, the boozy jugglers
  • 18: Leo the lion as a balancing artist
  • 19: A breathtaking dressage number
  • 20: Two inseparable friends

Films for the Dux Kino MM and the Dux Kino Model 3

Dux films for the Dux cinema MM
Dux films for the Dux Kino model 3, model 40, model 44, the Duxinette and the Dux TV 35
Dux films for the Dux Kino 68 and the Dux Elkino 900

For the Dux Kino MM and the Dux Kino Modell 3 there were only black and white films - all in 35 mm format. These were available from specialist retailers at a price of RM 0.50. The film Im Zirkus was included when the Dux Kino MM was purchased. The films were each available as a safety film and as a nitrate film , which is very flammable. Initially, the films were delivered in small aluminum cans. However, since it soon became apparent that storing the films on a roll had a negative effect on playback (the films often tore), the films were only brought out straight in a cardboard sleeve. This was not changed when production was resumed after the Second World War.

Film number / title

  • 1: circus
  • 2: fairytale parade
  • 3: Cowboy Jim
  • 4: The air pirate
  • 5: Treasure Island
  • 6: The Ark
  • 7: The mysterious house
  • 8: At the North Pole
  • 9: Christmas
  • 10: Hans the Magician
  • 11: The honey thief
  • 12: Fritz in China
  • 13: The Cossacks
  • 14: The funny vagabond
  • 15: The Forbidden Land
  • 16: Gallopin the wonder horse
  • 17: In the boxing match
  • 18: Happy Easter
  • 19: The gold diggers
  • 20: The bullfight
  • 21: The Pied Piper of Hamelin
  • 22: Great fire
  • 23: The man in the jungle
  • 24: Snow White
  • 25: Sleeping Beauty
  • 26: Hansel and Gretel - Part 1
  • 27: Hansel and Gretel - Part 2
  • 28: Rascal pranks
  • 29: Little Red Riding Hood
  • 30: Life in the forest
  • 31: Bibi's first adventure
  • 32: The invincible sportsman
  • 33: The red skins
  • 34: The music war
  • 35: Max and Moritz - first and second trick
  • 36: Max and Moritz - third and fourth pranks
  • 37: Max and Moritz - fifth and sixth pranks
  • 38: Max and Moritz - seventh second trick
  • 39: The life of the silkworm
  • 40: In the zoo
  • 41: The tobacco
  • 42: The life of the ants, part 1
  • 43: The life of the ants, part 2
  • 44: Duxino's male
  • 45: The mechanical male
  • 46: In the pantry
  • 47: Felix as a musician
  • 48: The innocent Bobby
  • 49: The two delicatessens
  • 50: The fox hunt
  • 51: The nest seat
  • 52: Bunny town visit
  • 53: The two rascals
  • 54: The Cricket King's Wedding
  • 55: The pirate mice
  • 56: Robinson Crusoe, part 1
  • 57: Robinson Crusoe, part 2
  • 58: Robinson Crusoe, part 3
  • 59: Unlucky
  • 60: Adventure in Texas
  • 61: The faithful wolfhound
  • 62: The legend of King Midas
  • 63: Don Quixote - Part 1
  • 64: Don Quixote - Part 2
  • 65: Don Quixote - Part 3

Films for the Model 40, Model 44, Duxinette and Dux TV

The 35mm films were only available for the Model 40, Model 44, Duxinette and Dux TV 35. Some films were also available in color in addition to black and white. But these are probably not all films that were available for the Dux cinemas. Black and white films cost 1.20 DM, color films cost 3.60 DM.

S / W

Film number / title

  • 401: In the circus
  • 402: Little Red Riding Hood
  • 403: Snow White
  • 404: Hansel and Gretel - Part 1
  • 405: Hansel and Gretel - Part 2
  • 406: Max and Moritz - Part 1
  • 407: Max and Moritz - Part 2
  • 408: Max and Moritz - Part 3
  • 409: The Pied Piper of Hamelin
  • 410: Struwwelpeter - Part 1
  • 411: Struwwelpeter - Part 2
  • 412: Robinson Crusoe - Part 1
  • 413: Robinson Crusoe - Part 2
  • 414: Robinson Crusoe - Part 3
  • 415: During a boxing match
  • 416: Puss in Boots - Part 1
  • 417: Puss in Boots - Part 2
  • 418: The rescue
  • 419: Festival in the forest
  • 420: The Brownies - Part 1
  • 421: The Brownies - Part 2
  • 422: Rumpelstiltskin
  • 423: Adventurous journey
  • 424: Interlude in the circus
  • 425: Little Muck - Part 1
  • 426: Little Muck - Part 2
  • 427: Little Muck - Part 3
  • 428: The hare and the hedgehog
  • 429: Treasure Island
  • 430: The Indian attack
  • 431: The Texas Rider
  • 432: Gallopin, the wonder horse
  • 433: The bullfight
  • 434: Peter's trip around the world
  • 435: Rocket trip to the moon
  • 436: At the North Pole
  • 437: Niki and Teddy Brumm in the zoo
  • 438: Niki and Brumm travel to heaven
  • 439: The air journey
  • 440: Niki and Brumm at the dwarf doctor
  • 441: At the sea
  • 441: The Underwater Journey
  • 442: In great danger
  • 443: Hare hunting on water
  • 444: Strange ride
  • 445: The flying Heinrich
  • 446: A bad exchange
  • 447: The tailor in the moon
  • 448: Tailors in Hell
  • 449: Dux TV program preview
  • 501: Mickey Mouse and Pluto
  • 502: Mickey Mouse in the haunted castle
  • 503: Mickey Mouse and the Medicine Man
  • 504: Bambi
  • 505: Mickey on the hunt
  • 506: Pinocchio
  • 507: Cinderella
  • 508: Alice in Wonderland

colour

Film number / title

Films for the Dux-Kino 68 and the Dux Elkino 900

The 8 mm films were only made for the Dux-Kino 68 and Dux Elkino 900. The films could be distinguished by a color code.

  • Films in red cans were in black and white and short (approx. 10 meters), playing time 1.5 minutes (according to the catalog).
  • Films in green cans were in black and white and longer (approx. 20 meters), playing time 3 minutes (according to the catalog).
  • Films in blue cans were in color (approx. 17 meters), playing time 2.5 minutes (according to the catalog).
  • Films in golden boxes were in color (approx. 17 meters), playing time 2.5 minutes (according to the catalog).

The titles in the golden boxes were a special program from various children's TV series, such as B. Maya the Bee, Wickie and the strong men or the Mainzel males.

The films in the red cans were available from toy stores from DM 5.95. The films in the green cans cost 7.95 DM. The color films in the blue and gold cans cost 10.90 DM. However, these are probably not all films that were available for the Dux-Kino 68.

Red can

Film number / title

  • 1: Little eagle eye on a bear hunt
  • 1: Snow White
  • 2: The upset Peter
  • 3: Emil the torero
  • 4: Emil and the lion
  • 4: Piggy Dick's sleepless night
  • 5: Cooky - the sick cuckoo
  • 5: Donald Duck as a boy scout
  • 6: Foxy - The clever little fox
  • 7: Goofy is learning to fly
  • 7: Bimbo the sheep
  • 7: Sheep Bimbo and the big bad wolf
  • 8: Max and Moritz - first and second prank
  • 9: Treasure Island
  • 10: Hippie the tomboy
  • 10: Lady and the Strolchi
  • 11: The birds in love
  • 11: Tom and Jerry - The Bad Kitties
  • 12: Max and Moritz - third trick
  • 13: Max and Moritz - Fourth trick
  • 14: Fix and Foxi - The trip to the sea
  • 14: Pitt the rascal - as a house painter
  • 15: Pitt the rascal - as a carpenter
  • 16: Pitt the rascal - as a street sweeper
  • 17: Pitt the rascal - and the clock tower
  • 18: Puck and the flying saucer
  • 19: Puck the astronaut - the aptitude test
  • 20: Puck the astronaut - flight to Mars
  • 21: Puck in Wild West - The pocket robber
  • 22: Puck in Wild West - The bad Jim
  • 23: Fips the cat and the birdie Hans

Green can

Film number / title

Blue can

Film number / title

  • 75: Little Red Riding Hood
  • 76: Cinderella
  • 77: Christmas Tales
  • 78: Robinson Crusoe
  • 79: The Wolf and the Seven Goats
  • 80: Sleeping Beauty
  • 81: Tweety in distress
  • 82: Alarm in the zoo
  • 83: Two against Speedy
  • 84: Bugs Bunny as a torero
  • 85: Adventure in the Western Express
  • 86: Piggy Dick in the Grand Hotel
  • 87: Piggy Dick on a mouse hunt
  • 88: Foxy the robber
  • 89: Walt Disney - Donald Duck and the Troublemakers
  • 90: Walt Disney - Donald Duck camping
  • 91: Walt Disney - Goofy the break pilot
  • 92: Walt Disney - Mickey Mouse Vacation at the Sea
  • 93: Tom and Jerry - The Dog Family
  • 94: Tom and Jerry - saviors in need
  • 95: Walt Disney - The funny soccer game
  • 96: Walt Disney - Aristocats
  • 97: Walt Disney - Bambi
  • 98: Fix and Foxi - The balloon ride
  • 99: Walt Disney - Robin Hood
  • 100: Walt Disney - Jungle Book Part 1
  • 101: Walt Disney - Jungle Book Part 2
  • 102: Prof. B Grzimek - No place for wild animals part 1
  • 103: Prof. B Grzimek - No place for wild animals part 2
  • 104: Prof. B Grzimek - Serengeti must not die part 1
  • 105: Prof. B Grzimek - Serengeti must not die part 2
  • 106: Paulchen Panther - and the crazy horse
  • 107: Walt Disney - Snow White Part 1
  • 108: Walt Disney - Snow White Part 2
  • 109: Mickey Mouse - hunting for moose
  • 110: Lady and the Strolchi
  • 111: Pinocchio - Part 1
  • 112: Pinocchio - Part 2
  • 113: Bernard and Bianca - Part 1
  • 114: Bernard and Bianca - Part 2
  • 115: In the village of the Smurfs
  • 116: The happy Smurfs

Golden box

Film number / title

  • 1: Mainzelmännchen - an involuntary bath
  • 2: Mainzelmännchen - travel adventure
  • 3: Mainzel males - in great danger
  • 4: Mainzelmännchen - adventure on television
  • 5: Heidi - Heidi and Peter
  • 6: Heidi - first day on the Alm
  • 7: Heidi - walk in the mountains
  • 8: Heidi - outing with Peter
  • 9: Maya the Bee - Maja's first flight lesson
  • 10: Maya the Bee - Maya and the dragonfly Schnuck
  • 11: Sindbad the Navigator
  • 12: Wickie and the strong men

DEFA films for the GDR replica "Kinder - Kino Lilliput"

The films in 35 mm format were produced in the VEB-DEFA studio for popular science films, Dresden A 38, Kesselsdorfer Strasse 208. These black-and-white films initially cost 0.88M, in the meantime 0.79M and finally 0.69M until production was discontinued.

S / W

Film number / title / year of release

  • 1: The Brave Little Tailor I. (1954)
  • 2: Young Pioneers (1954)
  • 3: At the Zoo (1954)
  • 4: The Bremen Town Musicians I. (1954)
  • 5: Little Red Riding Hood (1955)
  • 6: Sindbad the Navigator, 1st voyage (1955)
  • 7: Young Pioneers Wander (1955)
  • 8: Snow White and Rose Red (1954)
  • 9: Kalif Storch (1954)
  • 10: a circus is coming (1955)
  • 11: A Vacation Trip to the Country (1955)
  • 12: Sindbad the Navigator II (1955)
  • 13: The Brave Little Tailor II (1956)
  • 14: The brave little tailor III. (1956)
  • 15: Hansel and Gretel (1956)
  • 16: The Wolf and the 7 Little Goats (1956)
  • 17: The Bremen Town Musicians II. (1956)
  • 18: Through woods and meadows (1956)
  • 19: The Frog King (1956)
  • 20: Thumbelina (1956)
  • 21: Captain goes to Africa (1956)
  • 22: Sleeping Beauty (1956)

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