
Lilli Palmer
ActingAbout Lilli Palmer
Lilli Palmer (born Lilli Marie Peiser; 24 May 1914 – 27 January 1986) was a German actress and writer. She won the Volpi Cup, three Deutscher Filmpreis Awards, and was nominated twice for a Golden Globe Award.
Lilli Palmer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lilli Palmer 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 Lilli Palmer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Lilli Palmer'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 Good Morning, Boys!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lilli Palmer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lilli Palmer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lilli Palmer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Other Side of the Wind | Zarah Valeska | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Holcroft Covenant | Althene Holcroft | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Imaginary Friends | Ellen Pitblado | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Boys from Brazil | Esther Lieberman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | What the Peeper Saw | Dr. Viorne | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hauser's Memory | Anna Hauser | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Only the Cool | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The House That Screamed | Mrs. Fourneau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Nobody Runs Forever | Sheila Quentin | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Oedipus the King | Jocasta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sebastian | Elsa Shahn | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Edith Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Father's Trip | Isabelle Quantin, farmer's wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | God's Thunder | Marie Brassac | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders | Dutchy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | Frieda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | And So to Bed | Schauspielerin | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Miracle of the White Stallions | Vedena Podhajsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sex Can Be Difficult | Hilde Brenner (segment "Il serpente") | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Adorable Julia | Julia Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Midnight Meeting | Eva Khrolic / Anne Leuven | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Counterfeit Traitor | Ms. Marianne Möllendorf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Pleasure of His Company | Katharine Dougherty | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Conspiracy of Hearts | Mother Katharine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | But Not for Me | Kathryn Ward | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Life Together | Odette de Starenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Girls in Uniform | Elisabeth von Bernburg | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lovers of Montparnasse | Béatrice Hastings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Glass Tower | Katja Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Night of the Storm | Marianne Eichler | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Anastasia: the Czar's Last Daughter | Anna Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Devil in Silk | Melanie | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Fireworks | Iduna | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Four Poster | Abby Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Long Dark Hall | Mary Groome | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | No Minor Vices | April Ashwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Body and Soul | Peg Born | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Cloak and Dagger | Gina | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Beware of Pity | Baroness Edith de Kekesfalva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Rake's Progress | Rikki Krausner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | English Without Tears | Brigid Knudsen | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Gentle Sex | Erna Debruski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Rock | Melanie Kurtz | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Door with Seven Locks | June Lansdowne | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Crackerjack | Baroness Von Haltz | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Command Performance | Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Good Morning, Boys! | Yvette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Secret Agent | Lilli | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crime Unlimited | Natacha | Average | Similar → |
Lilli Palmer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lilli Palmer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lilli Palmer is "Good Morning, Boys!" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Lilli Palmer acted in?
Lilli Palmer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lilli Palmer?
Other notable films include "Midnight Meeting", "The Gentle Sex", and "The Lovers of Montparnasse".




