Helga Molander was an American actress, born on March 19, 1893, in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany (now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland). She is best known for her roles in Königin Luise, 2. Teil (1928), Die drei Portiermädel (1925), and Jolly, der Teufelskerl (1921).
Personal and Family Life
Helga Molander was married to Max Glass from 1957 until his death in 1965. She was also the mother of well-known psychologist Hans Eysenck. Before her marriage, she started her acting career in 1918 at the Trianon Theater in Berlin and was already a prominent figure in German theater.
Career
Molander transitioned from stage performances to silent film and became a notable actress in the late 1910s. However, with the rise of “talkies,” she eventually left her film career behind. Her life took a significant turn when she fled Germany during the Nazi era, moving through France, Brazil, and ultimately to the United States.
Death and Legacy
Helga Molander passed away on July 27, 1985, in Esher, Surrey, England. Her contributions to early cinema and theater have left a lasting legacy, especially in the realm of the silent film era. Despite the challenges she faced, her talent and determination made her a respected figure in performing arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sappho | 1921-09-09 | Maria Garden, Richard’s bride |
| Die Jugend der Königin Luise | 1927-12-22 | Prinzessin Luise Radziwill |
| Die drei Mannequins | 1926-08-06 | Mannequin |
| Wenn Du eine Tante hast | 1925-11-09 | Hildegard |
| Der Mann, der sich verkauft | 1925-10-22 | Eva |
| Die drei Portiermädel | 1925-07-31 | Annie |
| Die Sache mit Schorrsiegel | 1928-04-06 | Frau van der Wal |
| Die Tragödie eines Verlorenen | 1927-02-10 | |
| Der Mann ohne Schlaf | 1926-02-11 | |
| Weltbrand | 1920-11-12 | Laetitia |
| Ein Lied von Haß und Liebe | 1918-12-01 | |
| Im Zeichen der Schuld | 1918-11-03 | |
| Verlorene Töchter | 1918-09-04 | Ursula Herdor |
| Der Mann mit der eisernen Maske | 1923-01-02 | |
| Amor am Steuer | 1921-10-07 | |
| Anders als die Andern | 1919-05-28 | Frau Hellborn |