Norbert Jacques
| Norbert Jacques | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
6 June 1880 Luxembourg-Eich, Luxembourg |
| Died |
15 May 1954 (aged 73) Koblenz, West Germany |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1922-1954 |
Norbert Jacques (6 June 1880 – 15 May 1954) was a Luxembourgeois novelist writing in German, journalist and screenwriter. He was born in Luxembourg-Eich, Luxembourg and died in Koblenz, West Germany. He created the character Doctor Mabuse who was a feature of some of his novels, including "Mabuse's Colony". Jacques is known best for his work for German cinema. He is credited with writing the scripts for 16 films made between 1922 and 1990. In 1922 he received German citizenship.
Novels
- Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler (1921)
- Mabuses Kolonie (1930, fragment)
- Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1932)
Selected filmography
- Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922)
- Man Against Man (1924)
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
- Final Destination: Red Lantern (1960)
- Scotland Yard vs. Dr. Mabuse (1963)
- The Secret of Dr. Mabuse (1964)
- Dr. M (1990)
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