Paul Weigel
ActingAbout Paul Weigel
German born Paul Weigel was an actor in American movies. He is perhaps best remembered for his performances in For Heaven's Sake (1926), The Invisible Ray (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940).
Paul Weigel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Weigel 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 Paul Weigel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Paul Weigel'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 The Vanishing Legion, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Weigel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Weigel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Weigel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Bewitched | The Governor's Butler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | Candy Store Proprietor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Land | Pop Schmidt (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion | Elderly Man (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Moon Is Down | Elderly Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Reunion in France | Old Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Miss V from Moscow | Henri Devalier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Joan of Paris | Janitor at Mlle Rosay's | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I Wake Up Screaming | Gus- Deleicatesson Proprietor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Dispatch from Reuters | Professor Gauss (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Dictator | Mr. Agar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Vladimir, with Letter from Leon (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Never Say Die | Concierge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Gold Racket | Daniel Forbes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Espionage | French Telegrapher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Transylvania Innkeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Invisible Ray | Monsieur Noyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Just My Luck | Graves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | One More Spring | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | I'll Tell the World | Telegraph Operator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Back Street | Adolph Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Broken Lullaby | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Soul of the Slums | Brother Jacob | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Miracle Woman | Florence's Father (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Vanishing Legion | Oil Co. Director Larribee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Boudoir Diplomat | Dr. Munaterra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Trial of Mary Dugan | Präsident Nash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Joy Tonic | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Leatherneck | Petrovitch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Skyscraper | Redhead's father | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Blonde or Brunette | Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | For Heaven's Sake | Brother Paul, the Optimist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Déclassé | Henri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Soft Shoes | Dummy O'Day | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Folly of Vanity | Old Roué (fantasy sequence) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Mademoiselle Midnight | Napoleon III (Prologue) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Up and Going | Father Le Claire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Kismet | Afife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Breath of the Gods | Count Ronsard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Red Lane | Father Leclair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Under Crimson Skies | Plum Duff Hargis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Luck in Pawn | William Rainier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Evangeline | Father Felician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Only Road | Manuel Lopez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Forbidden Paths | Luis Valdez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Inner Shrine | Undetermined Role | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Bond Between | Carl Riminoss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Black Wolf | Old Luis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Intrigue | Attaché to the Baron | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Naked Hearts | Cecil's Father | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Weigel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Weigel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Weigel is "The Vanishing Legion" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Weigel acted in?
Paul Weigel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Weigel?
Other notable films include "The Great Dictator", "Ninotchka", and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn".