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Werner Scheff

Werner Scheff (1888–1947) was a German novelist and screenwriter. He was known as a prolific writer of sports fiction. Following the Nazi Party's rise to power, he emigrated and died in London in 1947.

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Werner Scheff
Born(1888-05-05)5 May 1888
Died1947(1947-00-00) (aged 58–59)
OccupationWriter
RelativesOtto Scheff (brother)

Werner Scheff (1888–1947) was a German novelist and screenwriter. He was known as a prolific writer of sports fiction.1 Following the Nazi Party's rise to power, he emigrated and died in London in 1947.

Selected filmography

References

References

  1. Jensen p. 98
Bibliography

Bibliography

  • Erik N. Jensen. Body by Weimar: Athletes, Gender, and German Modernity. Oxford University Press, 2010.
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