Anton Walbrook
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Adolf Anton Wilhelm Wohlbrück (19 November 1896 – 9 August 1967) was an Austrian actor who settled in the United Kingdom under the name Anton Walbrook. A popular performer in Austria and pre-war Germany, he left Germany in 1936 out of concerns for his own safety and established a career in British cinema. Walbrook is perhaps best known for his roles in the original British film of Gaslight, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes and Victoria the Great (as Prince Albert). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anton Walbrook, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Anton Walbrook Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anton Walbrook reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anton Walbrook's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Anton Walbrook'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 The Red Shoes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anton Walbrook Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anton Walbrook's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anton Walbrook has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Robert und Elisabeth | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Der Arzt am Scheideweg | Sir Colenso Ridgeon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Laura | Waldo Lydecker | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Venus im Licht | Herzog von Altair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Maj. Esterhazy | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Saint Joan | Cauchon - Bishop of Beauvais | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lola Montès | King Ludwig I of Bavaria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oh... Rosalinda!! | Dr. Falke | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | On Trial | Grégoire Waremme | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Narrator, German version | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Vienna Waltzes | Johann Strauss (Vater) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | König für eine Nacht | Count von Lerchenbach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | La Ronde | Raconteur - le meneur de jeu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Queen of Spades | Capt. Herman Suvorin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Red Shoes | Boris Lermontov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Man from Morocco | Karel Langer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Information Please | German Major | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | 49th Parallel | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dangerous Moonlight | Stefan 'Steve' Radetzky | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gaslight | Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sixty Glorious Years | Prince Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Rat | Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Victoria the Great | Prince Albert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Soldier and the Lady | Michel Strogoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Port Arthur | (as Adolphe Walbrook) Lt. Boris Ranewsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Port Arthur | Boris Ranewsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Allotria | Philip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Michel Strogoff | Michel Strogoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Czar's Courier | Michael Strogoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Student of Prague | Balduin, der Student | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Was Jack Mortimer | Ferdinand 'Fred' Sponer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Gypsy Baron | Sandor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gypsy Baron | Sandor Barinkay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Regine | Frank Reynold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The English Marriage | Warwick Brent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Masquerade in Vienna | Heideneck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Eine Frau die weiß, was sie will | Axel Basse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Switched Bride | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Victor and Victoria | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Don't Be Afraid of Love | Helmut Höfert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Waltz War | Johann Strauß | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Baby | Lord Cecil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Right to Happiness | Kapellmeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Five Accursed Gentlemen | Petersen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three from the stamp office | Max Binder, Arbeitsloser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pride of Company Three | Prinz Willibald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapeze | Robby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Wüstenrausch | Lord Burton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Martin Luther, His Life and Time | - | Flop | Similar → |
Anton Walbrook - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anton Walbrook?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anton Walbrook is "The Red Shoes" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Anton Walbrook acted in?
Anton Walbrook has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anton Walbrook?
Other notable films include "Regine", "Waltz War", and "Allotria".