Anna Sten
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Anna Sten (Ukrainian: А́нна Стен; born Anna Petrivna Fesak) was a Ukrainian-born American actress. She began her career in stage plays and films in the Soviet Union before traveling to Germany, where she starred in several films. Her performances were noticed by film producer Samuel Goldwyn, who brought her to the United States with the aim of creating a new screen personality to rival Greta Garbo. After a few unsuccessful films, Goldwyn released her from her contract. She continued to act occasionally until her final film appearance in 1962.
Anna Sten Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Sten reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anna Sten's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 11% of Anna Sten's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains My Son, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Sten Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Sten's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Sten has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | The Nun and the Sergeant | Sister Mary Joseph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Runaway Daughters | Ruth Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Soldier of Fortune | Madame Dupree | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Let's Live a Little | Michele Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Three Russian Girls | Natasha | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Came to Blow Up America | Frau Reiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Chetniks! | Lubitca Mihailovitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night | Lilo | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Eternal Jew | Gruschenka (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man I Married | Frieda | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Exile Express | Nadine Nikolas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Woman Alone | Maria Krasnova aka Maria Novikova | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Wedding Night | Manya Novak | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Katusha Maslova | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Nana | Nana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Tempest | Russen-Annya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bombs Over Monte Carlo | Königin von Pontenero Yola I | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapeze | Marina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Murderer Dmitri Karamazov | Gruschenka | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Bookkeeper Kremke | Lene, Kremkes ältere Tochter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Golden Beak | Varyenka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Glory Dealers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The White Eagle | Governess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Yellow Ticket | Maria, young farmer's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | My Son | Olga Surina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Girl with the Hat Box | Natasha | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Traitor | Prostitute | Flop | Similar → |
Anna Sten - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Sten?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Sten is "My Son" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Anna Sten acted in?
Anna Sten has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Sten?
Other notable films include "Bookkeeper Kremke", "We Live Again", and "The Girl with the Hat Box".