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An excellent read for any fans of Walbrook, German cinema, film stars or movies in general.» (Gillian Kelly, Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, 42.1, 2022) «Few leading actors of classic cinema remain as enigmatic as Anton Walbrook, the subject of this very readable, frank and thoughtful biography. Despite Walbrook’s indelible performances in films such as the original ...
Later in his highly distinguished career, Walbrook turned in graceful, sophisticated performances in two splendid and swank Max Ophuls features, "La Ronde" (1950, as the ineffable narrator) and "Lola Montes" (1955, very touching as the aging King of Bavaria). Learn about Anton Walbrook on Apple TV. Browse shows and movies that feature Anton ...
Anton Walbrook's name and face began to arouse notice in Britain and America, particularly after his parts in "The Student of Prague" (with Conrad Veidt) [Anton took the role that Connie had played in the silent version] and "Michael Strogoff." In fact, R.K.O. took him to America to remake "Strogoff" in English. It was a dismal failure.
Aug 9, 2023 · Anton Walbrook was a celebrated actor born in Vienna, Austria in 1896. He grew up in a wealthy family and received a privileged upbringing. Despite his family’s disapproval, Walbrook developed a keen interest in the theatre and began acting in his early teenage years. At the age of 18, Walbrook enlisted in the Austro-Hungarian army and served ...
Aug 9, 2014 · Anton at home in Hampstead in 1963. Anton Walbrook died 47 years ago today in Garatshausen, Bavaria, where he was visiting retired actress Hansi Burg. He was convalescing from a heart attack he had suffered on stage at the end of March, while playing the part of Sir Hugo Latymer in Noel Coward’s A Song at Twilight [ Duett im Zweilicht] at the ...
Oct 29, 2023 · From austria to britain the journey of anton walbrooks acting career; Contemporary british theatre an insight into the current scene; British theatre how it has shaped global performing arts; Anton walbrooks contribution to british cinema; Anton walbrook a retrospective on his career; Anton walbrook a deeper look into the man behind the characters
Anton Walbrook This dark, debonair, dashing and extremely distinguished Austrian actor was christened Adolf Wohlbrück in Vienna, the scion of a family of circus clowns. He broke away easily from generations of tradition as the circus life had no appeal whatsoever to Walbrook.
