Cast: Gustaf Gründgens

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Peter Lorre · Otto Wernicke · Gustaf Gründgens · Theo Lingen

Synopsis M (1931) plunges into the grimy streets of Berlin, where terror grips the city as a serial child killer wreaks havoc. The chilling deeds of this criminal are so abhorrent that even the hardened criminals of the underworld seek his...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Paul Hörbiger · Magda Schneider · Luise Ullrich · Gustaf Gründgens

Synopsis Liebelei (1933) unfolds in the opulent backdrop of imperial Vienna, chronicling the passionate affair between a young woman and a lieutenant. A formidable baron misinterprets the lieutenant's fervor, believing it to be aimed at his own spouse. This misunderstanding leads...

Direction Hans Steinhoff · Karl Anton · Herbert Maisch

Cast Emil Jannings · Lucie Höflich · Werner Hinz · Ernst Schröder

Direction Achim Podak

Cast Sybille Schmitz · Hans Albers · Louise Brooks · Willy Egger

Synopsis Dance with Death: The Ufa-Star Sybille Schmitz (2000) delves into the captivating life of German actress Sybille Maria Christina Schmitz, who made a significant impact on the German cinema landscape during the 1930s. The documentary explores her journey to stardom,...

Direction Hans Behrendt

Cast Fritz Kortner · Lucie Mannheim · Gustaf Gründgens · Alexander Granach

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Paula Wessely · Willi Forst · Gustaf Gründgens · Franz Herterich

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Brigitte Helm · Rudolf Forster · Lucie Englisch · Gustaf Gründgens

Direction Johannes Meyer

Cast Brigitte Helm · Gustaf Gründgens · Wolfgang Liebeneiner · Kurt Vespermann

Synopsis Die schönen Tage von Aranjuez (1933) follows the tale of a deceptive woman, Olga, who assumes the identity of the Countess of Beaumont to pilfer a precious pearl necklace. Her plan involves linking up with her partner in crime, Alexander,...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Gustaf Gründgens · Liselotte Pulver · Sabine Sinjen · Hilde Krahl

Direction Max Reichmann

Cast Richard Tauber · Paul Hörbiger · Werner Fuetterer · Maria Matray

Synopsis Never Trust a Woman (1930) follows the tale of a sailor who, after an extended absence of 12 years at sea, becomes enamored with a music hall entertainer. However, his newfound affection is shattered when he discovers the shocking revelation...

Direction Géza von Bolváry

Cast Trude von Molo · Willi Forst · Gustaf Gründgens · Fritz Odemar

Synopsis The Theft of the Mona Lisa (1931) is a crime comedy inspired by the real-life events surrounding Vincenzo Peruggia, who famously stole the Mona Lisa in 1911. In this cinematic adaptation, Peruggia's motive is to impress a charming maid named...

Direction Gustav Ucicky

Cast Angela Salloker · Gustaf Gründgens · Heinrich George · René Deltgen

Synopsis Das Mädchen Johanna (1935) chronicles the tale of a 17-year-old peasant girl, Joan of Arc, set against the backdrop of the 15th century, with a notable infusion of National Socialist ideology. The film delves into the life and times of...

Direction Peter Gorski · Gustaf Gründgens

Cast Will Quadflieg · Gustaf Gründgens · Ella Büchi · Elisabeth Flickenschildt

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Jean Gabin · Madeleine Renaud · Robert Le Vigan · Edmond Van Daële

Direction Erich Engel

Cast Jenny Jugo · Gustaf Gründgens · Anton Edthofer · Eugen Klöpfer

Synopsis Pygmalion (1935) follows the story of a distinguished linguistics professor, Henry Higgins, who takes on a wager to elevate a humble flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, into a refined and sophisticated woman. Through rigorous training and meticulous coaching, Higgins aims to...

Direction Traugott Müller · Gustaf Gründgens

Cast Gustaf Gründgens · Leny Marenbach · Johannes Riemann · Camilla Horn

Synopsis Friedemann Bach (1941) chronicles the journey of Johann Sebastian Bach's eldest son, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Adapted from Albert Emil Brachvogel's novel of the same name, the movie portrays Wilhelm Friedemann Bach as a remarkably talented individual striving to forge his...

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Alexa Engström · Gustav Fröhlich · Gustaf Gründgens · Gertrud Arnold

Synopsis Fire in the opera house (1930) follows the journey of a young opera singer who uncovers the true depth of her admirers' affections amidst a dramatic turn of events. As the curtain rises on the much-anticipated opening night, the opera...

Direction Hans Steinhoff

Cast Gustaf Gründgens · Käthe Dorsch · Friedrich Kayßler · Hans Leibelt

Synopsis A Woman of No Importance (1936) is a cinematic adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play, offering a biting satire of British society. The narrative revolves around a man who, after spending two decades in India, returns to confront his illegitimate son....