Dina Gralla was an American actress who is best known for Kinder des Glücks, Modellhaus Crevette, and Befehl zur Ehe. Born on January 15, 1905, in Warsaw, Poland, she enjoyed a successful career in the film industry during the 1920s and early 1930s and is recognized as a leading lady of her time.
Personal and Family Life
Dina Gralla was born as Dina Sventen and married Lincoln Eyre, a newspaper correspondent, in 1926. She initially trained as a ballerina and made a name for herself in musical revues in Berlin. Her acting career started in silent films, where she often played young and innocent characters before being forced to quit due to health issues.
Career and Struggles
Gralla’s acting career faced a setback when she contracted tuberculosis in 1933, leading her to leave the film industry. After that, she worked various jobs, including as a stenographer, cleaning lady, and waitress, to support herself. Despite her early success, her later years were marked by struggle and adaptation to life outside the spotlight.
Death and Legacy
Dina Gralla passed away on November 11, 1994, in Berlin, Germany. Her contributions to early cinema, especially in the silent film era, are remembered as an important part of film history. Though her career was cut short, she remains a notable figure in the world of film from her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Alte Fritz – 2. Ausklang | 1928-01-28 | Wilhelmine Enke |
| Der Alte Fritz – 1. Friede | 1928-01-20 | Wilhelmine Enke |
| Der Balletterzherzog. Ein Wiener Spiel von Tanz und Liebe | 1926-10-19 | Gustl Sonnleithner – Ballet girl |
| Der Liebesexpreß | 1931-05-04 | Annie |
| Kinder des Glücks | 1931-12-06 | |
| Unser täglich Brot | 1926-03-29 | |
| Der Piccolo vom Goldenen Löwen | 1928-02-27 | Gerda von Hohenstein |
| Die Wasserteufel von Hieflau | 1932-03-04 | Gisel |
| Ein kleiner Vorschuß auf die Seligkeit | 1929-01-01 | Dolly Peters |
| Der Fürst von Pappenheim | 1927-09-07 | Diana, called Diddi |
| Madame wünscht keine Kinder | 1926-12-14 | |
| Ein Auto und kein Geld | 1932-02-11 | Mimi |
| Das Fräulein von Kasse 12 | 1928-01-05 | |
| Du sollst nicht stehlen | 1928-02-08 | |
| Kehre zurück! Alles vergeben! | 1929-09-06 | Gina |
| Modellhaus Crevette | 1928-10-19 | |
| Der Geliebte seiner Frau | 1928-03-28 | |
| Prinzessin Trulala | 1926-04-15 | Prinzessin Hopsassa |
| Das Girl von der Revue | 1928-07-27 | |
| Švejk v civilu | 1927-09-23 | |
| Befehl zur Ehe | 1928-10-13 | |
| Die schwebende Jungfrau | 1931-09-17 | Varietéstar |
| Wer wird denn weinen, wenn man auseinandergeht? | 1929-08-15 | Sybil Werner |
| Die Frau von vierzig Jahren | 1925-04-12 | |
| Die Frau mit dem Etwas | 1925-08-26 | Erna Steinke |
| Die tolle Komteß | 1928-01-01 | |
| Die Kleine vom Bummel | 1925-12-30 | |
| Fräulein Lausbub | 1930-01-28 | Daisy |
| Der Liebesarzt | 1931-02-04 | Peggy |