Felix Basch

Acting

Felix Basch

Born September 16, 1885 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

Died May 17, 1944 · aged 58

Felix Basch was an Austrian-German actor, screenwriter, and film director.

Known For

Uncertain GloryUncertain Glory · 1944
Uncertain Glory
★ 6.71944
MovieWarDrama
In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his original arrest. Fearing the guillotine more than his actual death, the convict inveigles the inspector to help him with a plan to rescue 100 Frenchmen taken by the Gestapo following an act of sabotage: he will confess to being the saboteur and allow himself to be executed by firing squad, the Gestapo's method of execution, thus freeing the 100 men.
The Mask of DimitriosThe Mask of Dimitrios · 1944
The Mask of Dimitrios
★ 7.11944
MovieCrimeDrama
A mystery writer is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropolous, whose dead body was found washed up on the shore in Istanbul. He decides to follow the career of Dimitrios around Europe, in order to learn more about the man. Along the way he is joined by the mysterious Mr. Peters, who has his own motivation.
Reunion in FranceReunion in France · 1942
Reunion in France
★ 6.51942
MovieDramaRomance
Frenchwoman Michele de la Becque, an opponent of the Nazis in German-occupied Paris, hides a downed American flyer, Pat Talbot, and attempts to get him safely out of the country.
Once Upon a HoneymoonOnce Upon a Honeymoon · 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
★ 6.31942
MovieComedyRomance
A radio correspondent tries to rescue a burlesque queen from her marriage to a Nazi official.
Desperate JourneyDesperate Journey · 1942
Desperate Journey
★ 6.11942
MovieWarAdventure
A British bomber crew, including Australian and American, is shot down over Germany during a bombing run. The five make their way across a perilous Germany, intent on reaching the UK with the war secrets they have learned, battling Nazis along the way.
The Falcon in DangerThe Falcon in Danger · 1943
The Falcon in Danger
★ 6.11943
MovieCrimeMystery
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.
Above SuspicionAbove Suspicion · 1943
Above Suspicion
★ 6.21943
MovieThriller
Two newlyweds spy on the Nazis for the British Secret Service during their honeymoon in Europe.
Hitler- Dead or AliveHitler- Dead or Alive · 1942
Hitler- Dead or Alive
★ 4.91942
MovieThrillerAdventure
A team of ex-con bounty hunters go to Germany in search of Hitler. If they can find him, a million dollar reward is to be paid to them.

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Roswolsky's MistressRoswolsky's Mistress · 1921
Roswolsky's Mistress
★ 10.01921
MovieDrama
Mia Verhag loses her job as a chorus singer when she rejects the advances of the theatre director. While she is in the grips of despair, she encounters the millionaire Roswolsky, who takes her to his luxurious house and gives her a key to the garden gate, allowing her to visit the surrounding park whenever she pleases. This chance meeting sends rumours flying everywhere, and soon Mia appears on the front pages of all the newspapers as Roswolsky’s mistress. The city’s merchants and creditors compete to lend her money, and she lands the leading role in the theatre’s new production. There, she falls in love with Count Albich – but, believing the rumours, he avoids her. Mia follows him to Monte Carlo, while Roswolsky himself falls genuinely in love with her and plots to take Albich out of the running. A grand drama is set to unfold.

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