Frank Heller facts for kids

Frank Heller, a Swedish writer.

Frank Heller was the pen name of a Swedish writer. His real name was Gunnar Serner. He was born on July 20, 1886, and passed away on October 14, 1947. He wrote many exciting novels. His books were often about tricky international business deals.

Who Was Frank Heller?

Frank Heller was a very creative Swedish author. He used a special name, a "pen name," for his books. This was Frank Heller, but his real name was Gunnar Serner. He wrote many popular stories during his lifetime.

His Famous Character: Philip Collin

Heller created a very interesting character named Philip Collin. Collin was special because he was both a detective and a thief! He solved mysteries but also sometimes stole things. Collin also used another name, Professor Pelotard. Many of Heller's most popular books featured Philip Collin.

Frank Heller's Exciting Books

Frank Heller wrote many novels that kept readers on the edge of their seats. His stories often involved international adventures and clever plans. Here are some of his well-known books:

• The Emperor's Old Clothes (1923)
• The Marriage of Yussuf Khan (1923)
• The Chinese Coats (1924)
• The Grand Duke's Finances
• The Perilous Transactions of Mr. Collin (1924)
• The London Adventures of Mr. Collin (1923)
• Mr. Collin is Ruined (1925)
• The Strange Adventures of Mr. Collin (1926)
• The Thousand and Second Night, An Arabesque (1926)
• Lead Me into Temptation (1927)
• Twilight of the Gladiators (1944)

A Book Becomes a Movie

One of Frank Heller's novels was even made into a movie! The famous director F. W. Murnau created a film called The Grand Duke's Finances. This movie was based on Heller's book with the same name. It was originally a German film called Die Finanzen des Großherzogs.