Paula de Waart

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

22Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1876

Birth Place: Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands

About Paula de Waart

Paula de Waart (1 January 1876 – 2 December 1938) was a Dutch film actress of the silent era. She appeared in 24 films between 1915 and 1935.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paula de Waart reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Paula de Waart'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paula de Waart remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Secret of Delft, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paula de Waart Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paula de Waart's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

The Secret of Delft: The secret from the title is the lost recipe for shiny Delft pottery, that Jan Vogel is desperately trying to rediscover

The Secret of Delft

1917•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Carmen of the North: On the verge of getting married to Marijke, young and insecure detective Jozef is assigned the case of a murdered factor

Carmen of the North

1919•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Major Frans: When his granddaughter is born, debt-ridden Colonel von Zwenken misses out on Aunt Roselaar's allowance of 20,000 guilde

Major Frans

1916•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

Golden Chains: Lona, a young woman who has no memories of her past, has been adopted by the rich industrialist Van Haaften. She is love

Golden Chains

1917

★5.0

Ulbo Garvema: In the prologue, a boat with some shipwrecked persons is drifting at sea. Among them is Baron van Waldheim, who, before

Ulbo Garvema

1917•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paula de Waart.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1922	The man in the background	Hendriks' Frau Maud	Flop	Similar →
1920	Links	Pancras' wife	Flop	Similar →
1919	The ladies' tailor	Polly	Flop	Similar →
1919	Carmen of the North	Jozef's moeder	Average	Similar →
1919	Het goudvischje	Mevrouw Van Borselen	Flop	Similar →
1918	American Girls	Polly Dewar	Flop	Similar →
1918	War and Peace: 1918	Pauline Laurent	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Good Hope	Truus	Flop	Similar →
1918	Oorlog en Vrede: 1916	Pauline Laurent	Flop	Similar →
1918	Oorlog en Vrede: 1914	Pauline Laurent	Flop	Similar →
1918	When the Light Goes Dark	Rosni's moeder	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Crown of Shame	Gravin Ravenhurst	Flop	Similar →
1917	Ulbo Garvema	Grootmoeder / Barones	Flop	Similar →
1917	Golden Chains	Mevrouw van Borselen	Flop	Similar →
1917	Madame Pinkette & Co	Peggy	Flop	Similar →
1917	The Secret of Delft	Mevrouw Van Haaften	Average	Similar →
1916	La Renzoni	Mrs. Van Ingen	Flop	Similar →
1916	Major Frans	Kindermeisje / Nanny	Average	Similar →
1916	Liefdesoffer	Mevrouw Miles	Flop	Similar →
1916	Outlaw	Buurvrouw van Mavis	Flop	Similar →
1915	Liefdesstrijd	De Barones	Flop	Similar →
1915	Koningin Elisabeth's Dochter	Vriendin van Julia	Flop	Similar →

Paula de Waart - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paula de Waart?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paula de Waart is "The Secret of Delft" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Paula de Waart acted in?

Paula de Waart has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paula de Waart?

Other notable films include "Carmen of the North", "Major Frans", and "Golden Chains".