Edith Meinhard

Acting

Edith Meinhard

Born November 22, 1908 · Berlin, Germany

Died June 26, 1968 · aged 59

Edith Meinhard was a German film actress. She made her film debut when she was only ten in Carl Froelich's "Der Tänzer"(1919) a film starring Lil Dagover. A few years later, she was hired by the production company Defu for two silent films. She appeared as Erika, the friend of Thyme ( Louise Brooks ), in GW Pabst's critically acclaimed film "Tagebuch einer Verlorenen/Diary of a Lost" (1929) .

Known For

White SlavesWhite Slaves · 1937
White Slaves
5.51937
MovieAdventure
Russia, 1917. Revolution is in the air. The Sevastopol anchors In Saint Petersburg. The sailors are thirsty for women and celebration. The ship becomes a dancehall. Bloodbath, pillage and kidnapping follows. A Nazi/Germany propaganda film.
Diary of a Lost GirlDiary of a Lost Girl · 1929
Diary of a Lost Girl
7.31929
MovieDrama
Thymian Henning, an innocent young girl, is raped by the clerk of her father's pharmacy. She becomes pregnant, is rejected by her family, and must fend for herself in a harsh, cruel world.
Männer ohne BerufMänner ohne Beruf · 1929
Männer ohne Beruf
8.01929
MovieThrillerDrama
A police deputy in Paris have a lead on an international gang into trafficking. The police dresses as a steward to tail the head of the gang to Marseille. On the ship he meets with Madeleine. A girl controlled by the traffickers.
Der UnwiderstehlicheDer Unwiderstehliche · 1937
Der Unwiderstehliche
4.51937
MovieComedy
Who's Kissing Madeleine?Who's Kissing Madeleine? · 1939
Who's Kissing Madeleine?
7.01939
MovieComedy
Pierre Pasqual has just about everything his heart desires: in his career as a commercial pilot, he is well known and successful; he has wealth and a beautiful wife. The only thing is, that because of his career, Pierre is frequently away and the thought constantly tortures him, that his wife is up to something when he’s not home. “Who’s kissing Madeleine?” is the question Pierre must have answered.
Talking About JacquelineTalking About Jacqueline · 1937
Talking About Jacqueline
5.81937
MovieDrama
Since her father died, rich and carefree Jacqueline Topelius makes magazine covers and causes social gossip with her flirtatious adventures around Europe, leaving a string of admirers behind without much concern. Her sister June, living in Paris, is all the contrary but they love each other just the same. Everything changes when Jacqueline meets Dr. Michael Thomas, who rejects her at first. Now she must choose, and also face the consequences her past life may have on their future together.
Covered TracksCovered Tracks · 1938
Covered Tracks
6.41938
MovieDramaMystery
Séraphine and her mother arrive in Paris to visit the 1867 World Exhibition. In an overcrowded city they must be accommodated in separate hotels. During the night the mother, who wasn't feeling very well, gets suddenly worse. When next morning Séraphine goes to meet her every trace of her presence has disappeared and everybody denies having ever met her. The bewildered young woman must find someone who believes her. Previous version of So Long at the Fair (1950).
Der schüchterne CasanovaDer schüchterne Casanova · 1936
Der schüchterne Casanova
7.01936
MovieComedy

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Die Nacht der EntscheidungDie Nacht der Entscheidung · 1938
Die Nacht der Entscheidung
7.01938
MovieDrama
After the death of his wife and mother of his 17-year-old daughter Gisela, Consul Brückmann is now in his second marriage to the beautiful Peruvian Tessa. She is only ten years older than Gisela, and the two have a very friendly relationship. At a ball, Gisela dances with the charming Fernando Alvarez, but she shows no interest in his advances. Tessa, however, recognizes her childhood sweetheart in him. The consul invites Fernando to his table, but neither of them let on. When Alvarez later comes to her house on business, Brückmann is absent and Tessa gives in to his advances. They plan to return home together. Tessa then learns that the train she thought her husband was on has derailed. Now she knows that she still loves him. When he stands in front of her, she tells him everything. Deeply hurt, he wants to let her go. Only Gisela manages to bring them back together.

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