Eugenie Bernay was an American actress known for her roles in Gespenster, Die Jüdin, and Das Geheimnis des Waldes. She was born on November 24, 1891, in Chropin, Czech Republic and passed away on March 10, 1971, in Wien, Austria.
Personal and Family Life
Eugenie Bernay’s birth name was Eugenie Barbara Marie Bernleithner. She was married to two men throughout her life: Elias Tropp, whom she divorced, and Karl Jirka. In the early days of her film career, she acted in movies produced by the Vindobona Film-Gesellschaft, which was associated with her first husband, Elias Tropp.
Career
Bernay started her career in theater before moving into films in Austria during the 1910s. Throughout her acting career, she took on many roles, often under the direction of notable filmmakers Luise and Jacob Fleck. Her performances in various films made her a well-known figure in early cinema.
Death and Legacy
Eugenie Bernay passed away on March 10, 1971, in Wien, Austria. Her contributions to the film industry, particularly in the silent film era, are remembered for showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Der Fleck auf der Ehr’ | 1919 | Short |
| Don Cäsar, Graf von Irun | 1918 | Sängerin |
| Die Jüdin | 1918 | Rachel |
| Gespenster | 1918 | N/A |
| Der König amüsiert sich | 1918 | Saint Valliers Tochter |
| Das Geheimnis des Waldes | 1917 | N/A |
| Das schwindende Herz | 1917 | Short |
| Mit Gott für Kaiser und Reich | 1916 | N/A |
| Das Stiefkind | 1913 | Short |
| Wamperls und Siegellacks Liebesabenteuer | 1912 | Short |
| Zirkusgräfin | 1912 | Short |
| Minka (as Jenny Bernay) | 1912 | Short |
| Musikantenlene | 1912 | Lene |
| Der Unbekannte | 1912 | Freundin Lilli |