
Gustav Fröhlich
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gustav Fröhlich (21 March 1902 – 22 December 1987) was a German actor and film director. He landed secondary roles in a number of films and plays before landing his breakthrough role of Freder Fredersen in Fritz Lang's 1927 film Metropolis. He remained a popular film star in Germany until the 1950s.
Gustav Fröhlich Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gustav Fröhlich 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 Gustav Fröhlich's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Gustav Fröhlich'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 What Women Dream, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gustav Fröhlich Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gustav Fröhlich's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gustav Fröhlich has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ...und keiner schämte sich | Dr. Lebrecht | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Little Town will go to Sleep | Peter Bruck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rosen aus dem Süden | Julien de Costa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Haus des Lebens | Dr. Peter Haidt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Adventures in Vienna | Toni Sponer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Die Sünderin | Alexander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | This Man Belongs to Me | Dr. Wilhelm Löhnefink | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Das verlorene Gesicht | Dr. Thomas Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sag die Wahrheit | Peter Hellmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Das Konzert | Dr.Jura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Neigungsehe | Frauenarzt Dr. Franz Wrenzchen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Buchholz Family | Frauenarzt Dr. Franz Wrenzchen | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Tolle Nacht | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great King | Sgt. Treskow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sechs Tage Heimaturlaub | Unteroffizier Werner Holt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Clarissa | Lutz Bornhoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Herz – modern möbliert | Thomas Ostenhoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Alarm auf Station III | Arne Kolk, Zollwachtmeister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Renate im Quartett | Kurt Kielmansdorf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Die kleine und die große Liebe | Prinz Louis Alexander alias Dr. Alexander Bordam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Stars Shine | Gast | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gabriele eins, zwei, drei | Der Ingenieur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gleisdreieck | Hans Scheffler - U-Bahn-Beamter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Stadt Anatol | Jacques Gregor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Incognito | Severin Matthias | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Love Whispers | Peter von Ronan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Liebesleute | Hermann v. Goren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stradivari | Sándor Teleki | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night of Change | Frank Cornelius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Barcarole | Eugen Colloredo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Oberwachtmeister Schwenke | Oberwachtmeister Willi Schwenke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gardez le sourire | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Fugitive from Chicago | Michael Nissen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Ray of Sunshine | Hans | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Night of the Great Love | Holger Rhon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | What Women Dream | Walter König | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Song, A Kiss, A Girl | Peter Franke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Company's in Love | Werner Loring jr. - stellvertr. Direktor der Ideal Tonfilm | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Leopold | Rudolf Starke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gloria | Georg Köhler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | We’re Switching to Hollywood | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Souls | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Fire in the Opera House | Richard Faber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Asphalt | Wachtmeister Albert Holk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Homecoming | Karl | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Angst - Die schwache Stunde einer Frau | Francard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Eleven Devils | Tommy, der Mittelstürmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Eva and the Grasshopper | Armand Noret | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Metropolis | Freder Fredersen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Woman Who Did | James Compson | Flop | Similar → |
Gustav Fröhlich - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gustav Fröhlich?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gustav Fröhlich is "What Women Dream" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Gustav Fröhlich acted in?
Gustav Fröhlich has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gustav Fröhlich?
Other notable films include "Adventures in Vienna", "Metropolis", and "Eva and the Grasshopper".




