Werner Schwier
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Werner Schwier was a German
actor, voice actor, and television presenter.
Werner Schwier made a name for himself in silent film
s on German television. On the 14th of May, 1961 to September 1965, he presented 65 episodes of Hessischer Rundfunk
and produced the series Es darf gelacht werden (It is permitted to laugh). The show was a 45 minutes long evening program of the ARD
. During the broadcast, three complete short films would be shown. He also had two silent film stars on the show as guests, Buster Keaton
in 1962 and Harold Lloyd
in 1963.
In the manner of a small film show of the times of the silent films, Schwier presented in a checkered suit, assisted by Konrad Elfers on the Piano and Géza Janós on violin. Before each short film, he would say "I present now, the symbol---assuming the operator approves.", this was followed by a flying bowler hat
on screen, to mark the start of the show.
Silent films played only a role on Schwier's afternoon show, which showed only the funny material of the era of silent films. He obtained, with the show, viewers ratings over 80 percent. Schwier added presentation with appropriate dry-humour to the shows, that was not as chaotic as his English counterpart Bob Monkhouse
in 1966 with Mad Movies or the later Vater der Klamotte with the corny jokes of Hanns Dieter Hüsch
.
After the decline of silent films, Schwier also worked as a supporting actor in films, such as Es (1966), Mädchen, Mädchen (1967), Bengelchen liebt kreuz und quer (1968) or Wehe, wenn Schwarzenbeck kommt (1979). He was also a guest on the programme Kennen Sie Kino? mit Hellmut Lange
.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
actor, voice actor, and television presenter.
Werner Schwier made a name for himself in silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
s on German television. On the 14th of May, 1961 to September 1965, he presented 65 episodes of Hessischer Rundfunk
Hessischer Rundfunk
Hessischer Rundfunk is the public broadcaster for the German state of Hesse. The main offices of HR are in Frankfurt am Main. HR is a member of the ARD.- Studios :...
and produced the series Es darf gelacht werden (It is permitted to laugh). The show was a 45 minutes long evening program of the ARD
ARD (broadcaster)
ARD is a joint organization of Germany's regional public-service broadcasters...
. During the broadcast, three complete short films would be shown. He also had two silent film stars on the show as guests, Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton
Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".Keaton was recognized as the...
in 1962 and Harold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd
Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. was an American film actor and producer, most famous for his silent comedies....
in 1963.
In the manner of a small film show of the times of the silent films, Schwier presented in a checkered suit, assisted by Konrad Elfers on the Piano and Géza Janós on violin. Before each short film, he would say "I present now, the symbol---assuming the operator approves.", this was followed by a flying bowler hat
Bowler hat
The bowler hat, also known as a coke hat, derby , billycock or bombin, is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown originally created in 1849 for the English soldier and politician Edward Coke, the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester...
on screen, to mark the start of the show.
Silent films played only a role on Schwier's afternoon show, which showed only the funny material of the era of silent films. He obtained, with the show, viewers ratings over 80 percent. Schwier added presentation with appropriate dry-humour to the shows, that was not as chaotic as his English counterpart Bob Monkhouse
Bob Monkhouse
Robert Alan "Bob" Monkhouse, OBE was an English entertainer. He was a successful comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on British television as a presenter and game show host...
in 1966 with Mad Movies or the later Vater der Klamotte with the corny jokes of Hanns Dieter Hüsch
Hanns Dieter Hüsch
Hanns Dieter Hüsch was a German author, cabaret artist, actor, songwriter and radio commentator....
.
After the decline of silent films, Schwier also worked as a supporting actor in films, such as Es (1966), Mädchen, Mädchen (1967), Bengelchen liebt kreuz und quer (1968) or Wehe, wenn Schwarzenbeck kommt (1979). He was also a guest on the programme Kennen Sie Kino? mit Hellmut Lange
Hellmut Lange
Hellmut Lange was an actor and journalist who became famous as action hero on TV and eventually succeeded as presenter of his popular TV show "Kennen Sie Kino?" - First engagements :...
.