Acting
Gretl Theimer
Born November 26, 1910 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Died May 14, 1972 · aged 61
Gretl Theimer (1910–1972) was an Austrian actress and singer. After completing ballet training, Theimer performed in the children's ballet at the Vienna State Opera. She first made a name for herself as an operetta singer on Austrian and German stages. Her screen debut in musical film 'Zwei Herzen im Dreivierteltakt', one of the first sound films, made Gretl Theimer a popular film star overnight…
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The Champion Shot · 1932The Champion Shot
★ 10.01932
Movie
A comedy about the rivalry between two men from rather different parts of Germany, Bavaria and Prussia, a rivalry which extends from business to a rifle range when they compete in shooting.
Three Girls Around Schubert · 1936Three 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?
Roses from the South · 1934Roses from the South
★ 10.01934
MovieDrama
Johann Strauss helps the business of a Viennese wine merchant and his daughter by showing up to conduct the orchestra at a party.
Such Great Foolishness · 1937Such 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.
Once a Great Lady · 1934Once a Great Lady
★ 9.01934
MovieComedyRomance
A young woman working as a secretary for a Berlin car business tries to impress a rich Australian visitor by pretending she is a foreign countess.
Immortal Waltz · 1939Immortal 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 Trapp Family · 1956The Trapp Family
★ 6.81956
MovieMusicComedy
A true story based on the popular novel by the Baroness Von Trapp of Austria. The film was made in 1956, some years before the other film based on the Trapp Family's life was released - a little movie named "The Sound of Music".
All for Veronica · 1936All for Veronica
★ 6.01936
MovieComedyRomance
Veronika, a saleswoman at the Tutzinger department store, is in love with Paul, who also works there as a salesman. During a weekend trip in the car, the colleagues grow closer, but Veronika also gets into serious trouble. To cover up a tear in her dress, she borrowed a valuable fur coat from the department store, which she intended to return on Monday. However, the theft is noticed, and Veronika has to justify herself to her boss, Tutzinger. When Paul arrives to defend Veronika, Tutzinger realizes that the two are in love—and makes sure that they can be happy together.
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The Champion Shot · 1932The Champion Shot
★ 10.01932
Movie
A comedy about the rivalry between two men from rather different parts of Germany, Bavaria and Prussia, a rivalry which extends from business to a rifle range when they compete in shooting.
Anni, Siebzehnrübels Tochter
Waltz Paradise · 1931Waltz Paradise
★ 8.01931
Movie
Musical comedy about a famous opera star in Vienna.
Marie
Voyage to Italy, Complete with Love · 1958Voyage to Italy, Complete with Love
★ 5.71958
MovieRomanceComedy
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