Acting

Julius Brandt

Born March 5, 1873 · Olmütz, Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now Olomouc, Czech Republic]

Died December 26, 1949 · aged 76

Veteran Austrian character actor, on stage from 1890. In films from 1912, with occasional forays into writing and directing. Mostly used for supporting roles, with the exception of a starring role in Haydns letzter Besucher (1939). The sound movie didn't constitute a problem for the experiences theater actor and he continued his successful career with Alfred Hitchcock's "Mary - Sir John greift ein…

Known For

The Upright SinnerThe Upright Sinner · 1931
The Upright Sinner
★ 8.01931
MovieComedy
Leopold Pichler is a very orderly and trustworthy chief cashier who is asked by his boss to get a large sum of money from the bank which the boss urgently needs on a trip to Vienna. Due to some circumstances, getting the money takes a little longer than expected and the director leaves for Vienna without it.
MaryMary · 1931
Mary
★ 5.61931
MovieMysteryCrime
When actress Mary Baring is found in a daze beside her colleague's murdered body, all evidence points to her guilt. During the trial, juror Sir John Menier doubts the verdict, but yields to pressure. Haunted by remorse, he launches his own investigation.
Three Girls Around SchubertThree Girls Around Schubert · 1936
Three Girls Around Schubert
★ 8.01936
MovieRomanceComedy
Composer Franz Schubert becomes involved with a family with three daughters, falling in love with the two blonds, first one, then the other; but will he notice the quiet brunet third daughter, who has fallen madly in love with him?
Immortal WaltzImmortal Waltz · 1939
Immortal Waltz
★ 8.01939
MovieDramaMusic
Johann Strauss firmly established himself as the leader of a dance orchestra in Vienna in the 1840s. His sons Johann junior and Josef have clearly inherited their father's talent. Nevertheless, father Johann is strictly opposed to both of them training as composers.
The GrouchThe Grouch · 1939
The Grouch
★ 6.51939
MovieComedy
EroicaEroica · 1949
Eroica
★ 7.51949
MovieDramaMusic
Biopic about Ludwig van Beethoven.
Behind the AltarBehind the Altar · 1927
Behind the Altar
★ 10.01927
MovieDrama
Wilhelm Dieterle’s strong and manly art and Marcella Albani’s suave charm intermingle here in a splendid natural setting, to depict a drama where love and duty, compassion and hate, purity and crime merge together in a very interesting story.
Victoria in DoverVictoria in Dover · 1936
Victoria in Dover
★ 9.01936
MovieDrama
After her Prime Minister Lord Melbourne arranges a marriage for her with the German Prince Albert, the young Queen Victoria decides to leave London and spend some time in Kent. While there she meets a handsome young German and falls in love, unaware that he is her intended husband Albert.

Filmography

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Such Great FoolishnessSuch Great Foolishness · 1937
Such Great Foolishness
★ 6.31937
MovieDrama
The young Styrian woman Therese Brandl desperately wants to work in the theater and therefore travels by train to Vienna to pursue artistic training. The scholarship granted by the elderly Countess Hoyer is intended to guarantee her financial independence. Unaware that she is to be picked up from the Vienna train station, the student immediately takes a taxi upon arrival and asks for recommendations for both an affordable hotel and a charming little pub. Therese gets approached by an older gentleman, a gray-haired bon vivant with considerable life experience. After several glasses of wine, they leave the establishment together and go to Therese's room. Apparently, things escalate there, and they spend the night together without having been introduced. The surprise is all the greater for Therese when she goes to the drama academy the following day to begin her training: her future teacher is none other than the gallant and lover from the previous night, Dr. Alexander Dahlen.
So gefällst Du mirSo gefällst Du mir · 1941
So gefällst Du mir
★ 8.01941
MovieComedyRomance
There’s excitement in St. Johann, when the lawyer and notary Dr. Junhnickel from Vienna arrives and brings an offer from a mysterious Brazillian: On the cover of a magazine is a young girl, obviously from the country, and in the background is the village landscape of St. Johann. The Brazilian has fallen in love with the picture and wants to marry the girl. In return for finding her, the village will receive a donation of RM 5,000. Oh boy! The mayor, the shoemaker and the district clerk go off on the search for the girl! They have absolutely no luck in the photo shop, because the photographer is boiling over what he considers unfair intentions and tells them to take a hike. Nevertheless, they find the girl’s address. The model, Christl Wallner is no country girl but rather a ballet dancer, who posed for the photo to earn a litle extra money.