Brigitte Helm
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Brigitte Helm (17 March 1906 – 11 June 1996) was a German actress, best-remembered for her dual role as Maria and her double, the Maschinenmensch, in Fritz Lang's 1927 silent film Metropolis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Brigitte Helm, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brigitte Helm reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Brigitte Helm's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brigitte Helm remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Metropolis, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Brigitte Helm Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Brigitte Helm's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brigitte Helm.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hitler's Hollywood | Self - Actress (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | An Ideal Husband | Lady Gertrud Chiltern | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le secret des Woronzeff | Diane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Prince Woronzeff | Diane Morell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Die Insel | Karin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Vers l'abîme | Karine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | L’Or | Florence Wills | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gold | Florence Wills | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Inge and the Millions | Inge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Die schönen Tage von Aranjuez | Olga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Goodbye Beautiful Days | Olga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | L'Étoile de Valencia | Marion Savedra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Spione am Werk | Marchesa Marcella Galdi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Der Läufer von Marathon | Lore Steinkopf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hochzeitsreise zu dritt | Anita Berndt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Honeymoon Trip | Anita Paglione | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mistress of Atlantis | Antinea | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Gilgi: One of Us | Gisela Kron, Gilgi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Queen of Atlantis | Antinea | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mistress of Atlantis | Antinéa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Countess of Monte Cristo | Jeanette Heider, Filmkomparsin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Blue Danube | Countess Gabrielle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gloria | Véra Latour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gloria | Maria, seine Frau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | In the Employ of the Secret Service | Vera Lanskaja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Singing City | Claire Landshoff - junge Witwe | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Alraune | Alraune ten Brinken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Autour de l'argent | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Manolescu, the Prince of Swindlers | Cleo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna | Nina Petrowna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Skandal in Baden-Baden | Vera Kersten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | L'Argent | Baronin Sandorf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Secrets of the Orient | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Devious Path | Irene Beck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Yacht of the Seven Sins | Marfa Petrowna | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Daughter Of Destiny | Alraune ten Brinken | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Love of Jeanne Ney | Gabrielle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | At the Edge of the World | Magda | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Metropolis | Maria / The Machine Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
Brigitte Helm - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Brigitte Helm?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brigitte Helm is "Metropolis" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Brigitte Helm acted in?
Brigitte Helm has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Brigitte Helm?
Other notable films include "Autour de l'argent", "Gold", and "Gloria".