Erwin Kalser

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

26Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 22, 1883

Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Erwin Kalser reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Erwin Kalser's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Erwin Kalser remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Stalag 17, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Erwin Kalser Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Erwin Kalser's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Stalag 17: After two American prisoners are killed by guards in the act of escaping from a German POW camp in World War II, barrack

Stalag 17

1953•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

Escape: An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an Am

Escape

1940•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Kings Row: Five young adults in a small American town face the revelations of secrets that threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.

Kings Row

1942•Romance

★6.8

★6.8

Watch on the Rhine: On the eve of World War II, the German Kurt Müller, his American-born wife Sara, and their three children, having lived

Watch on the Rhine

1943•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Address Unknown: When a German art dealer living in the US returns to his native country he finds himself attracted to Nazi propaganda.

Address Unknown

1944•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Erwin Kalser.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1957	Stresemann	Raymond Poincaré	Flop	Similar →
1953	Stalag 17	Geneva Man	Super Hit	Similar →
1944	They Live in Fear	Jan Dorchik	Flop	Similar →
1944	Strange Affair	Dr. Brenner	Average	Similar →
1944	Address Unknown	Stage Director	Average	Similar →
1944	The Purple Heart	-	Average	Similar →
1943	Watch on the Rhine	Dr. Klauber	Hit	Similar →
1943	Mission to Moscow	German Businessman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1942	Berlin Correspondent	Mr. Hauen	Average	Similar →
1942	Kings Row	Mr. Sandor	Hit	Similar →
1941	The Devil Commands	Professor Kent	Average	Similar →
1941	Dressed to Kill	Otto Kuhn	Average	Similar →
1941	Underground	Dr. Franken	Average	Similar →
1941	They Dare Not Love	Klaus	Average	Similar →
1940	Escape	Hotel Barkeeper (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	Escape to Glory	Dr. Adolph Behrens	Average	Similar →
1933	Was wissen denn Männer	Herr Barthel	Flop	Similar →
1932	The White Demon	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Gilgi: One of Us	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	The Living Dead	Redner in der Irrenanstalt	Average	Similar →
1930	A Student's Song of Heidelberg	Dr. Zinker	Average	Similar →
1930	The Shot in the Talker Studio	Regisseur	Average	Similar →
1930	The Last Company	-	Average	Similar →
1929	Napoleon at St. Helena	Dr. O'Meara	Flop	Similar →
1928	Rasputins Liebesabenteuer	Zar	Flop	Similar →
1925	Namenlose Helden	-	Flop	Similar →

Erwin Kalser - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Erwin Kalser?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erwin Kalser is "Stalag 17" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Erwin Kalser acted in?

Erwin Kalser has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Erwin Kalser?

Other notable films include "Escape", "Kings Row", and "Watch on the Rhine".