Emmy Wyda was an American actress, best known for her roles in The Last Laugh (1924), The Gala Performance (1932), and Höhenluft (1917). She was born on March 2, 1876, in Danzig, Pomerania, Germany, and passed away on January 22, 1942, in Berlin, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Emmy Wyda began her acting career in theater at the end of the 19th century and performed on multiple stages until she moved to Berlin in 1904. There, she established herself as a popular theater actress before transitioning to film in 1913. Throughout her career, she was engaged in many supporting roles and was a prominent figure in the German film industry during her time.
Career Highlights
During the 1920s and 1930s, Emmy continued to work in film, appearing in various notable productions. Some of her key films include Der tolle Bomberg (1932), Der Dschungel ruft (1936), and Grossalarm (1938). Despite the challenges of World War II, she managed to appear in a few more films, including Nanette (1940) and Aufruhr im Damenstift (1941).
Death and Legacy
Emmy Wyda died on January 22, 1942, in Berlin, Germany. Her contributions to the theater and film industries have left a lasting legacy, showcasing her talent and dedication to acting across different mediums. Though her life was cut short, her work continues to be remembered in the context of early German cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der tolle Bomberg | 1932-03-28 | Blombergs Verwandschaft |
| Aus eigener Kraft – Ein Filmspiel vom Auto | 1924-07-10 | Tante Amalie |
| Faust – Eine deutsche Volkssage | 1926-10-13 | (uncredited) |
| Der letzte Mann | 1924-12-23 | Dünne Nachbarin [Thin Neighbor] |
| Tagebuch einer Verlorenen | 1929-09-27 | |
| Puppchen | 1918-01-01 | |
| Das Fräulein von Kasse 12 | 1928-01-05 | |
| Die Gezeichneten | 1922-02-07 | Anna Arkadiewna |
| Kehre zurück! Alles vergeben! | 1929-09-06 | |
| Ilse und ihre drei Freier | 1913-11-18 | |
| Besuch bei Onkel Emil | 1936-01-01 | |
| Homunkulieschen | 1916-11-03 | |
| Verklungene Träume | 1930-10-20 | |
| Ihr Junge | 1918-01-01 | |
| Herr Mahler in tausend Nöten | 1934-03-13 | |
| Ruhiges Heim mit Küchenbenutzung | 1930-01-14 | Mrs. Schmitz |
| Fräulein Lausbub | 1930-01-28 | Aunt Agathe |
| Komtesse Ursel | 1913-09-06 | Fräulein von Köckeritz |