Barbara Laage
ActingAbout Barbara Laage
Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s. After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse. Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont. She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.
Barbara Laage Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barbara Laage reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Barbara Laage's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Barbara Laage'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 A Parisian in Rome, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barbara Laage Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Laage's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barbara Laage has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Private Screening | Madeleine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Défense de savoir | Mrs. Christiani | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Le Père Goriot | Duchess of Langeais | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bed and Board | Monique, la Secrétaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Therese and Isabelle | Thérèse's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Strange Game | Mathilde | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Burning Body | Marcia | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Heat of a Thousand Suns | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Crime of Aldeia Velha | Joana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Portuguese Vacation | Barbara | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Captive | Sylvie Hamelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Paris Blues | Marie Séoul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | There's Going to Be a Party | Michèle Laurent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Boss | Rita | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bombs on Monte Carlo | Olga | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Orientalische Nächte | Arlette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Tonight We Kill | Nelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Soft Skin on Black Silk | Isabelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Miss Pigalle | Yvonne Pigalle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Whereabouts Unknown | Mariana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Happy Road | Suzanne Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | To Catch a Spy | Hiedi Effen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Every Second Counts | Simone Simonet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Guilty? | Jaqueline Delbois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Adventures of Gil Blas | Antonia Caldera | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Nagana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Parisian in Rome | Germaine, la Parigina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Quai des blondes | Barbara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Zoé | Zoé | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Act of Love | Nina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Traviata 53 | Margherita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Slave | Anne-Marie 'Fétiche' | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Respectful Prostitute | Lizzie McKay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Red Rose | Claire Claris, photographer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | B.F.'s Daughter | Eugenia Taris, Tom's dutch Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Signé illisible | - | Flop | Similar → |
Barbara Laage - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Laage?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Laage is "A Parisian in Rome" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Barbara Laage acted in?
Barbara Laage has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Laage?
Other notable films include "Bed and Board", "There's Going to Be a Party", and "The Crime of Aldeia Velha".