Harry Baur

Acting

Harry Baur

Born April 12, 1880 · Montrouge, Seine [now Hauts-de-Seine], Île-de-France, France

Died April 8, 1943 · aged 62

Harry Baur (12 April 1880 – 8 April 1943) was a French actor. Initially a stage actor, Baur appeared in about 80 films between 1909 and 1942. He gave an acclaimed performance as the composer Ludwig van Beethoven in the biopic Beethoven's Great Love (Un grand amour de Beethoven, 1936), directed by Abel Gance, and as Jean Valjean in Raymond Bernard's version of Les Misérables (1934). He also acted …

Known For

Les MisérablesLes Misérables · 1934
Les Misérables
★ 7.91934
MovieDramaHistory
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
RothchildRothchild · 1934
Rothchild
★ 8.01934
MovieComedy
An ex-businessman, ruined and reduced to living under bridges, uses the name of one of his companions in misfortune, Rothchild, to organize a vast scam.
Sarati the TerribleSarati the Terrible · 1937
Sarati the Terrible
★ 7.01937
MovieDrama
In Algiers, Cesar Sarati who grudges the dockers, is, without realizing it, in love with his niece. But Rose loves Gilbert, a former gambler and debauchee who, out of love for her, changes his life. On the wedding day, Sarati commits suicide.
Moscow NightsMoscow Nights · 1934
Moscow Nights
★ 5.91934
MovieRomanceWar
During the First World War, Russian officer Ignatoff, wounded, falls in love with his nurse, Natasha. But she is subject to an upcoming marriage of family convenience to Brioukow, a wealthy industrialist of peasant stock. Brioukow is unjustifiably jealous, since Natasha has not betrayed him. He forces Ignatoff into his debt as a means of humiliating him. When Ignatoff's new friend, Madame Sabline, offers to pay his debt, preventing his ruin, Ignatoff comes quickly to realize that Madame Sabline has an ulterior motive, one that could prove dangerous to more lives than just Ignatoff's.
The Life and Loves of BeethovenThe Life and Loves of Beethoven · 1937
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
★ 6.81937
MovieDramaHistory
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
GolgothaGolgotha · 1935
Golgotha
★ 7.31935
MovieHistoryAdventure
The final days of Jesus from the time he enters the city of Jerusalem. Viewed as a threat, it is decided that he must be captured, tried, and executed as a criminal, a plan aided and abetted by disciple Judas Iscariot.
Who Killed Santa Claus?Who Killed Santa Claus? · 1941
Who Killed Santa Claus?
★ 6.81941
MovieCrimeMystery
A village in the French Alps is rocked by a series of crimes, including the theft of a sacred ring and the murder of a man dressed as Père Noël (Father Christmas).
Life Dances OnLife Dances On · 1937
Life Dances On
★ 7.01937
MovieDramaRomance
After the death of her husband, Christine realizes she has possibly wasted her life by marrying him instead of the man towards whom, in her youth, she had a stronger inclination. To overcome these dreary thoughts, she decides to find out about him and the other men who danced with her during a ball that was a turning point in her life, many years ago. She pays a visit to those forgotten acquaintances one after the other; Christine is not only surprised to see how they have fared, but also discovers the impact she had, unknowingly, on the feelings and the destiny of these persons.

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