Heidi and Peter triumph in New York
par Thomas Kadelbach
In 1953, Praesens Film SA launches its film version of Heidi in the United States.
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Heidi in American cinemas
In 1953, Praesens Film SA launches its film version of Heidi in the United States.
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Heidi and Peter triumph in New York
Elsbeth Sigmund (Heidi) and Thomas Klameth (Peter) travel to the first screening of the movie in New York. Group portrait with goat before takeoff from the airport in Zurich.
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Heidi and Peter triumph in New York
Heidi in New York‘s movie guide, 1953
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Heidi and Peter triumph in New York
There are no goats on Broadway. Heidi and Peter in New York, 1953
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Heidi and Peter triumph in New York
In January 1954, The New York Mirror launches a children’s drawing competition. First prize is a trip to the land of Heidi.
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Heidi and Peter triumph in New York
In 1954, The Rocky Mountain News in Colorado launches a children’s drawing competition for those who dream of visiting Heidi’s home country.
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The making of...
During the shooting of the film Heidi in the Alps.
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"Performing" alpine Switzerland
Elsbeth Sigmund (Heidi) standing against a mountain backdrop during the shooting. The film starts its first run in the USA in November 1953. It restores the image of pastoral Switzerland, created by the tourist industry.
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