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Felix Bressart

January 01, 1970

Felix Bressart (March 2, 1895 – March 17, 1949)[2] was a German-born actor of stage and screen whose career spanned both Europe and Hollywood.

Felix Bressart
Born(1895-03-02)March 2, 1895
Eydtkuhnen, East Prussia, Germany
DiedMarch 17, 1949(1949-03-17) (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, U.S. [1]
OccupationActor
Years active1914–1949
SpouseFrieda Lehner (1925–1949, his death)

Early days edit

Bressart (pronounced "BRESS-ert") was born in Eydtkuhnen, East Prussia, Germany (now in Nesterovsky District, Russia).[1]

Career edit

Bressart’s acting debut came in 1914 as Malvolio in "Twelfth Night," and he went on to act in Austria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, and Yugoslavia.[3][1] He was an experienced stage actor when he had his film debut in 1927. He began as a supporting actor, for example as the bailiff in the boxoffice hit Die Drei von der Tankstelle (The Three from the Filling Station), but soon established himself in leading roles of minor movies. After the Nazis seized power in 1933, the Jewish Bressart left Germany and continued his career in German-speaking movies in Austria, where Jewish artists were still relatively safe. After acting in 40 German films, he emigrated to the United States in 1936.[1]

One of Bressart's former European colleagues was Joe Pasternak, who had become a successful producer at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Bressart's first American film was Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939), a vehicle for the Universal Pictures' star, Deanna Durbin. Pasternak chose Bressart to perform in a screen test opposite Pasternak's newest discovery, Gloria Jean. The German community in Hollywood helped to establish Bressart in America, as his earliest American movies were directed by Ernst Lubitsch, Henry Koster, and Wilhelm Thiele (who had directed Bressart in The Three from the Filling Station).[citation needed]

At Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bressart appeared in Lubitsch's Ninotchka (1939), as one of the Soviet emissaries followed by Greta Garbo to Paris. MGM signed Bressart to a contract, where most of work consisted of featured supporting roles in major films including Edison, the Man, Comrade X, and Lubitsch's The Shop Around the Corner, all released in 1940.[citation needed]

 
Lobby card from Edison, the Man – Bressart is third from the left.

In Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be (1942), he recites Shylock's famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech from The Merchant of Venice.

Other films Bressart appeared in for MGM include Blossoms in the Dust (1941), Three Hearts for Julia (1943), The Seventh Cross (1944), and Without Love (1945).

Bressart left MGM in 1945 to work for other studios. His first freelance job featured his largest role; he co-starred in the RKO "B" musical comedy Ding Dong Williams, filmed in April 1945. Bressart, billed third, played the bemused supervisor of a movie studio's music department, and appeared in formal wear to conduct an orchestral version of Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu. Bressart received special mention for his performance in this low-budget feature.[4]

In all, Bressart appeared in almost 40 Hollywood pictures.

Personal life edit

Bressart suddenly died of leukemia at the age of 57. His last film was to be My Friend Irma (1949), the movie version of a popular radio show. Bressart died during production, forcing the studio to reshoot his completed scenes with Hans Conried, who was playing the same role, "Professor Kropotkin," on radio.[5] In the finished film, Felix Bressart is still seen in the long shots.

Complete filmography edit

German language films edit

English language films edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Felix Bressart, 57, Veteran of Films". The New York Times. New York, New York. March 23, 1949. ProQuest 105703957.
  2. ^ death certificate [1]
  3. ^ "Felix Bressart 'Not His Type'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. August 15, 1943. p. 43. Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Motion Picture Daily, Apr. 17, 1946, p. 6.
  5. ^ Hans Conried interview with Leonard Maltin, published in The Real Stars, Curtis, 1973, p. 79. ISBN 978-8304373297

External links edit

 
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January 01, 1970
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Felix Bressart March 2 1895 March 17 1949 2 was a German born actor of stage and screen whose career spanned both Europe and Hollywood Felix BressartBressart with James Stewart in The Shop Around the Corner 1940 Born 1895 03 02 March 2 1895Eydtkuhnen East Prussia GermanyDiedMarch 17 1949 1949 03 17 aged 54 Los Angeles California U S 1 OccupationActorYears active1914 1949SpouseFrieda Lehner 1925 1949 his death Contents 1 Early days 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Complete filmography 4 1 German language films 4 2 English language films 5 References 6 External linksEarly days editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it November 2023 Bressart pronounced BRESS ert was born in Eydtkuhnen East Prussia Germany now in Nesterovsky District Russia 1 Career editBressart s acting debut came in 1914 as Malvolio in Twelfth Night and he went on to act in Austria Denmark England France Germany Hungary and Yugoslavia 3 1 He was an experienced stage actor when he had his film debut in 1927 He began as a supporting actor for example as the bailiff in the boxoffice hit Die Drei von der Tankstelle The Three from the Filling Station but soon established himself in leading roles of minor movies After the Nazis seized power in 1933 the Jewish Bressart left Germany and continued his career in German speaking movies in Austria where Jewish artists were still relatively safe After acting in 40 German films he emigrated to the United States in 1936 1 One of Bressart s former European colleagues was Joe Pasternak who had become a successful producer at Metro Goldwyn Mayer Bressart s first American film was Three Smart Girls Grow Up 1939 a vehicle for the Universal Pictures star Deanna Durbin Pasternak chose Bressart to perform in a screen test opposite Pasternak s newest discovery Gloria Jean The German community in Hollywood helped to establish Bressart in America as his earliest American movies were directed by Ernst Lubitsch Henry Koster and Wilhelm Thiele who had directed Bressart in The Three from the Filling Station citation needed At Metro Goldwyn Mayer Bressart appeared in Lubitsch s Ninotchka 1939 as one of the Soviet emissaries followed by Greta Garbo to Paris MGM signed Bressart to a contract where most of work consisted of featured supporting roles in major films including Edison the Man Comrade X and Lubitsch s The Shop Around the Corner all released in 1940 citation needed nbsp Lobby card from Edison the Man Bressart is third from the left In Lubitsch s To Be or Not to Be 1942 he recites Shylock s famous Hath not a Jew eyes speech from The Merchant of Venice Other films Bressart appeared in for MGM include Blossoms in the Dust 1941 Three Hearts for Julia 1943 The Seventh Cross 1944 and Without Love 1945 Bressart left MGM in 1945 to work for other studios His first freelance job featured his largest role he co starred in the RKO B musical comedy Ding Dong Williams filmed in April 1945 Bressart billed third played the bemused supervisor of a movie studio s music department and appeared in formal wear to conduct an orchestral version of Chopin s Fantaisie Impromptu Bressart received special mention for his performance in this low budget feature 4 In all Bressart appeared in almost 40 Hollywood pictures Personal life editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it November 2023 Bressart suddenly died of leukemia at the age of 57 His last film was to be My Friend Irma 1949 the movie version of a popular radio show Bressart died during production forcing the studio to reshoot his completed scenes with Hans Conried who was playing the same role Professor Kropotkin on radio 5 In the finished film Felix Bressart is still seen in the long shots Complete filmography editGerman language films edit Liebe im Kuhstall Love in the Cowshed 1928 Der Gerichtsvollzieher Es gibt eine Frau die dich niemals vergisst 1930 Der Sohn der weissen Berge The Son of the White Mountain 1930 Jailer Der Kampf mit dem Drachen oder Die Tragodie des Untermieters fr 1930 Short Der Untermieter Die zartlichen Verwandten The Tender Relatives 1930 Onkel Emil Die Drei von der Tankstelle 1930 Gerichtsvollzieher Bailiff Der keusche Josef Josef the Chaste 1930 Eizes ihr Faktotum Das alte Lied The Old Song 1930 Jacques Drei Tage Mittelarrest Three Days Confined to Barracks 1930 Franz Nowotni Fuesilier Eine Freundin so goldig wie Du 1930 Richard Die Privatsekretarin The Private Secretary 1931 Bankdiener Hasel Der wahre Jakob The True Jacob 1931 Bocklein Der Schrecken der Garnison Terror of the Garrison 1931 Musketier Kulicke Nie wieder Liebe No More Love 1931 Jean Trara um Liebe it 1931 Major Froschen Ausflug ins Leben 1931 Hirsekorn Schauspieler und Chauffeur Kameradschaft Comradeship 1931 Cafe Doorman uncredited Der Herr Burovorsteher The Office Manager 1931 Joachim Reissnagel Holzapfel weiss alles Holzapfel Knows Everything 1932 Johannes Georg Holzapfel Der Gluckszylinder The Magic Top Hat 1932 Gottfried Jonathan Bankbeamter und wer kusst mich And Who Is Kissing Me 1933 Direktor Ritter Wie d Warret wurkt 1933 Herr Schramek C etait un musicien 1933 Le baron Vandernyff Salto in die Seligkeit Leap into Bliss 1933 Kriegel Geheimdetektiv Peter 1934 Her grandfather Ball at the Savoy 1935 Birowitsch der Sekretar Alles fur die Firma Everything for the Company 1935 Philipp Sonndorfer Viereinhalb Musketiere 1935 Professor Volksmann Heut ist der schonste Tag in meinem Leben 1935 Max Kaspar English language films edit Three Smart Girls Grow Up 1939 Music Teacher Bridal Suite 1939 Maxl Ninotchka 1939 Comrade Buljanoff Swanee River 1939 Henry Kleber The Shop Around the Corner 1940 Pirovitch It All Came True 1940 The Great Boldini Edison the Man 1940 Michael Simon Third Finger Left Hand 1940 August Winkel Escape 1940 Fritz Keller Bitter Sweet 1940 Max Comrade X 1940 Vanya Ziegfeld Girl 1941 Mischa Blossoms in the Dust 1941 Dr Max Breslar Married Bachelor 1941 Professor Ladislaus Milic Kathleen 1941 Mr Schoner Mr and Mrs North 1942 Arthur Talbot To Be or Not to Be 1942 Greenberg Crossroads 1942 Dr Andre Tessier Iceland 1942 Papa Jonsdottir Three Hearts for Julia 1943 Anton Ottoway Above Suspicion 1943 Mr A Werner Don t Be a Sucker 1943 Short Anti Nazi Teacher uncredited Song of Russia 1944 Petrov The Seventh Cross 1944 Poldi Schlamm Greenwich Village 1944 Hofer Blonde Fever 1944 Johnny Secrets in the Dark 1944 Short Without Love 1945 Prof Ginza Dangerous Partners 1945 Prof Roland Budlow Ding Dong Williams 1946 Hugo Meyerhold The Thrill of Brazil 1946 Ludwig Kriegspiel Her Sister s Secret 1946 Pepe New Orleans Cafe Owner I ve Always Loved You 1946 Frederick Hassman A Song Is Born 1948 Professor Gerkikoff Portrait of Jennie 1948 Pete Take One False Step 1949 Professor Morris Avrum final film role References edit a b c d Felix Bressart 57 Veteran of Films The New York Times New York New York March 23 1949 ProQuest 105703957 death certificate 1 Felix Bressart Not His Type The Philadelphia Inquirer Pennsylvania Philadelphia August 15 1943 p 43 Retrieved September 27 2019 via Newspapers com Motion Picture Daily Apr 17 1946 p 6 Hans Conried interview with Leonard Maltin published in The Real Stars Curtis 1973 p 79 ISBN 978 8304373297External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Felix Bressart Felix Bressart at IMDb Photographs and literature Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Felix Bressart amp oldid 1218803304, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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