Betty Amann was a German-American actress, renowned for her roles in films such as Asphalt, Der weiße Teufel, and Daughters of Today. Born as Philippine Amann on March 10, 1905, in Pirmasens, Germany, she had a successful career in both German and American cinema until the early 1940s.
Personal and Family Life
Betty Amann married David B. Stillman, although details about their life together are limited. She emigrated to Britain due to the rise of the National Socialist regime in Germany around 1933, as she was Jewish. After struggling to find acting work in Britain, she returned to Germany before eventually relocating to the USA with her family.
Career Highlights
Amann started her acting career in the mid-1920s, first using the stage name Bee Amann. She quickly made a name for herself in Germany with her performances in both silent films and talkies. By the mid-1930s, she had returned to Hollywood where she appeared in various low-budget films until her career concluded with the 1943 film Isle of Forgotten Sins.
Death and Legacy
Betty Amann passed away on August 3, 1990, in Westport, Connecticut. In 1987, she was honored with the Filmband in Gold for her contributions to German cinema, reflecting her lasting impact on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rich and Strange | 1931-12-10 | The Princess |
| Asphalt | 1929-03-12 | Else Kramer |
| Schleppzug M 17 | 1933-04-18 | Gescha |
| Der große Bluff | 1933-02-02 | Marion Millner |
| O alte Burschenherrlichkeit | 1930-09-29 | Norma, dessen Tochter |
| Hans in allen Gassen | 1930-12-23 | Nelly |
| The Campus Vamp | 1928-11-25 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| The Rodeo | 1929-03-24 | Minor Role |
| Nancy Drew… Reporter | 1939-02-18 | Eula Denning |
| Die große Sehnsucht | 1930-08-24 | Herself |
| Der weiße Teufel | 1930-01-28 | Saira |
| Isle of Forgotten Sins | 1943-08-15 | Olga |
| In Old Mexico | 1938-09-09 | Janet Leeds |
| The Perfect Lady | 1931-11-12 | Jacqueline Dubarry |
| Strictly Business | 1931-12-29 | Theodora ‘Teddy’ Smith |
| Der Sträfling aus Stambul | 1929-08-29 | Hilde Wollwarth |
| Die kleine Schwindlerin | 1933-04-02 | Gwendoline |
| Pyjamas Preferred | 1932-12-31 | Violet Ray |
| Das Lied der Nationen | 1931-03-17 | |
| Hubby’s Weekend Trip | 1928-11-01 | Charley’s 2nd Girlfriend |
- Title: Deutscher Filmpreis
Release Date: 1951-01-01
Character: Self