Elsa Prawitz
ActingAbout Elsa Prawitz
Elsa Prawitz was a Swedish stage and screen actress, writer, theatre executive and radio presenter. She made her screen debut in "Frånskild/Divorced" (1951) and graduated from The Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school in 1954. Elsa Prawits often took on roles as sensually challenging women, not least in a series of films directed by Arne Mattsson.
Elsa Prawitz Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elsa Prawitz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elsa Prawitz's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Elsa Prawitz'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 Woman of Darkness, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elsa Prawitz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elsa Prawitz's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elsa Prawitz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | The Lion and the Virgin | designer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Gustav III | Fru Schröderheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Dirty Fingers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Reluctant Sadist | Fru Mikkelsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mördaren - en helt vanlig person | Karin Swan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Woman of Darkness | Hilda Persdotter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Sadist | Maria Wester | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Piano Lesson | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Morianna | Agda Ahlgren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Tre dar på luffen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dance Around the Guldbaggen | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kurragömma | Ninon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Det är hos mig han har varit | Li | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Doll | Ms. Karlberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ljuvlig är sommarnatten | Camilla Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | When Darkness Falls | Barbara Sandell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sommar och syndare | Helga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Får jag låna din fru? | Ulla Ejners | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Mannequin in Red | Katja Sundin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Den tappre soldaten Jönsson | The General's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Girl in Tails | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Children of the Night | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sju vackra flickor | Eva Lindberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Whoops! | Sylvia Blidfjell | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Männen i mörker | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Salka Valka | American Tourist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Enchanted Journey | Birgitta Hassel, Porslins-Birgitta / Louise von Bogenhusen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Road to Klockrike | Dolly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Divorced | Elsie, Hans fru, Gertruds dotter | Flop | Similar → |
Elsa Prawitz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elsa Prawitz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elsa Prawitz is "Woman of Darkness" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Elsa Prawitz acted in?
Elsa Prawitz has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elsa Prawitz?
Other notable films include "Mördaren - en helt vanlig person", "Mannequin in Red", and "The Doll".