Gustav Adolf Semler was a German actor who is best known for Der Geigerkönig (1923), Sacrifice (1918), and Die Schreckensnacht im Hause Clarque (1921). He was born on March 14, 1885, and passed away on February 24, 1968, in Berlin, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Gustav Adolf Semler was born in Germany and received his acting education from Max Wegner. He began his career at the Deutsches Theater in Hannover and later worked in various cities including Nuremberg, Darmstadt, and Mainz, where he also directed plays.
Career Highlights
Semler made his mark in the film industry when he joined the Trianon theater in Berlin in 1918. He enjoyed a successful acting career during the 1920s, appearing in many films. As sound films rose in popularity, Semler stepped back from movies to focus on his stage career.
Death and Legacy
Gustav Adolf Semler died on February 24, 1968, in Berlin, Germany. He left behind a legacy in both film and theater, remembered as a talented actor of his time who contributed greatly to German cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alraune, die Henkerstochter, genannt die rote Hanne | 1918-01-01 | o. A. |
| Gloria Fatalis | 1922-01-02 | |
| Die Andere | 1924-09-04 | |
| Aus des Rheinlands Schicksalstagen | 1926-03-01 | Charles Daumont |
| Die Pflicht zu leben | 1919-11-01 | |
| Du meine Himmelskönigin | 1919-01-01 | |
| Liebestaumel | 1921-02-01 | |
| Der Pfarrer von Kirchfeld | 1926-11-12 | |
| Die elf schillschen Offiziere | 1926-08-27 | |
| Der gelbe Tod, 1. Teil | 1920-02-01 | Alexander |
| Cocain | 1921-10-01 | |
| Der gelbe Tod, 2. Teil | 1920-02-19 | |
| Jugendrausch | 1927-06-10 | |
| Mignon | 1922-01-01 | Wilhelm Meister |