Alfred Schirokauer

Alfred Schirokauer was a German novelist and screenwriter born on July 13, 1880 in Breslau, Silesia, Germany (now Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, Poland). Schirokauer worked in the film industry during its formative years, contributing to the development of narrative-driven cinema in Germany. His involvement in the medium reflects the broader transition from literary adaptations to original screenwriting that characterized early 20th-century filmmaking.

Schirokauer’s known filmography includes the 1931 film The Case of Colonel Redl, for which he served as a writer. The film, rooted in historical espionage and political intrigue, demonstrates Schirokauer’s engagement with themes of deception and national security—topics that were prominent in European cinema of the era. His work as a screenwriter c…