Esther Carena was an American actress born on August 24, 1898, in Hannover, Germany. She is best known for her roles in Die Hochzeit im Excentricclub (1917), Die Peitsche (1916), and Das amerikanische Duell (1918). She passed away on January 26, 1972, in Hamburg, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Esther Carena was originally named Franziska Lucia Pfeiffer. She was married to art director Franz Schroedter. After spending time in Italy, where she performed sketches, she returned to Germany in 1916, where she started making a name for herself in the film industry thanks to the support of actor Nils Chrisander.
Career Beginnings
Before pursuing acting, Esther studied medicine for a semester. However, her passion for the arts led her to join an artist group, where she honed her skills. By 1924, she decided to retire from acting, having established her career with several notable films.
Death and Legacy
Esther Carena died on January 26, 1972, in Hamburg, Germany. Her contributions to early cinema, particularly in silent films, left a lasting impact on the film industry. Though she retired early, her work continues to be remembered and appreciated by film historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ikarus, der fliegende Mensch | 1918-10-27 | Clemence de Montignon |
| Die Diktatur der Liebe. 1. Die böse Lust | 1921-01-27 | |
| Wenn Colombine winkt | 1920-09-16 | |
| Ich klage an | 1919-01-01 | |
| Die Diktatur der Liebe. 2. Die Welt ohne Liebe | 1921-03-26 | |
| Die von der Liebe leben | 1919-09-05 | |
| Die Peitsche | 1916-12-01 | Bert |
| Der stumme Zeuge | 1917-12-01 | |
| Der Frauenkönig | 1923-01-23 | |
| Das neue Paradies | 1921-05-12 | |
| Der Vampyr | 1920-01-01 | |
| Frauen, die nicht heiraten sollten | 1919-11-07 | Ada Haller |
| Zur Strecke gebracht | 1917-01-01 | |
| Das Gift der Odawara | 1918-01-01 | |
| Die Geschichte eines Spitzentuches | 1918-01-01 | |
| Die sprechende Hand | 1918-01-01 | |
| Der Schrei des Gewissens | 1920-01-10 |