Heinrich Spoerl

Heinrich Spoerl (1887–1955) was a German author, screenwriter and playwright. He studied law in Marburg, Berlin and Munich, earned a doctorate in law, and worked as a lawyer in Düsseldorf from 1919 to 1937 before devoting himself to writing. He became known primarily for humorous novels and stories. His best-known works include The Feuerzangenbowle, Der Maulkorb and Wenn wir alle Engel wären, several of which were successfully adapted for the cinema. The Feuerzangenbowle was filmed more than once; its best-known adaptation was released in 1944 and starred Heinz Rühmann.