Wera Engels
ActingAbout Wera Engels
Wera Engels was a daughter of a German Admiral and Governor of the then German colony Tsing-tau-China. After successful leading roles in productions of the well-established German UFA-studios in Babelsberg as well as in France, Engels was invited to Hollywood. Producers saw her as a cheap alternative to Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. She was contracted with RKO. Engels was given roles under Walter Futter and M.H. Hoffman. She and the silent movie super star Mary Pickford became best friends. By 1935 she returned to Germany, but left soon thereafter, because of the decline of the German movie industry caused by the Nazi propaganda machine. Back in Hollywood, she dated Gary Cooper for a while but married the Lithuanian-born actor/writer Ivan Lebedeff. After Lebedeff's death in 1953 of Angina pectoris, she moved back to Europe, where she stayed with several friends in London and Stockholm before she went back to Germany. She lived the rest of her life with Erna Hoffmann (widow of Heinrich Hoffmann, Hitler's friend and personal photographer) in the Munich area. She died on November 16, 1988 (age 79) in Munich, Germany.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wera Engels reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Wera Engels'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wera Engels remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Great Impersonation, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Wera Engels Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wera Engels's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wera Engels.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Talking About Jacqueline | Jacqueline Topelius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Stjenka Rasin | Prinzessin Dolgoruki | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hong Kong Nights | Trina Vidor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Great Impersonation | Princess Stephanie Elderstrom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Together We Live | Sonia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sweepstake Annie | Baroness Yvonne Baritska | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fugitive Road | Sonya Valinoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Great Jasper | Norma McGowd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Ringer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Lucky children | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Scent of the Woman in Black | Edith Rance | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | English as it is spoken | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Copper | Mabel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Befehl zur Ehe | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Girl from Spree Woods | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Hast Du geliebt am schönen Rhein? | Ellen Shiffer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Fighting the White Slave Traffic | Irene Wendtland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Lützow's Wild Hunt | - | Flop | Similar → |
Wera Engels - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wera Engels?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wera Engels is "The Great Impersonation" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Wera Engels acted in?
Wera Engels has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wera Engels?
Other notable films include "Scent of the Woman in Black", "Talking About Jacqueline", and "The Copper".