Hertha Feiler was an Austrian-American actress who is best known for Frau im Strom, Charleys Tante, and Rembrandt. Born on August 3, 1916, in Vienna, she became a celebrated figure in film and theater during the 1940s and 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Hertha Feiler was married to fellow actor Heinz Rühmann from July 1, 1939, until her death in 1970. They lived at a charming wooden villa in Berlin-Wannsee, surrounded by pets, including dogs, a deer, pigs, and chickens. Despite facing persecution as a fourth Jew during the Nazi regime, the couple was often portrayed in the media as a perfect married pair. Feiler was also known for her skills in equestrianism and swimming.
Career
Feiler began her acting journey on stage at Vienna’s Scala in 1936 and made her film debut in 1939. Although she initially aspired to become a pianist, an arm injury led her to discover her passion for acting. Her performances in films and theater made her a beloved leading lady in German cinema.
Death and Legacy
Hertha Feiler passed away on November 1, 1970, in Munich, Germany, due to cancer, at the age of 54. Her contributions to film and theater left a lasting impression, and she is remembered as a talented actress of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pünktchen und Anton | 1953-08-26 | Eva Pogge |
| Charleys Tante | 1956-01-19 | Carlotta Ramirez |
| Die schöne Müllerin | 1954-09-23 | Hilde Rüdiger aka Die schöne Müllerin |
| Die singenden Engel von Tirol | 1958-09-19 | Nora Kramer |
| Wenn der weiße Flieder wieder blüht | 1953-11-24 | Ellen |
| Dein Mund verspricht mir Liebe | 1954-03-26 | Hella Waldenegg |
| Die Ente klingelt um halb acht | 1968-09-13 | Adele |
| Quax in Afrika | 1947-05-16 | Renate |
| Solange noch die Rosen blüh’n | 1956-12-21 | Helga Wagner |
| Mein Schulfreund | 1960-07-21 | Frau Kühn |
| Hauptsache glücklich! | 1941-04-02 | Uschi Roth |
| Johannisnacht | 1956-10-29 | Martina Lynn |
| Wenn die Alpenrosen blüh’n | 1955-09-22 | Beate Klockenhoff |
| Der Engel mit dem Saitenspiel | 1944-12-19 | Susanne Henrici |
| Kleider machen Leute | 1940-09-16 | Nettchen |
| Laß die Sonne wieder scheinen | 1955-08-24 | Mira |
| Männer müssen so sein | 1939-03-16 | Beatrice Rasmussen |
| Der Maulkorb | 1958-09-17 | Elisabeth von Treskow, seine Gattin |
| Rembrandt | 1942-06-17 | Saskia van Rijn |
| Flucht ins Dunkel | 1939-08-07 | Barbara Wrede |
| Heimliches Rendezvous | 1949-05-20 | Marianne Rothe |
| Opernball | 1956-08-29 | Elisabeth, seine Frau |
| Lauter Liebe | 1940-02-16 | Marlies Nathusius |
| Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume | 1957-12-19 | Elisabeth Seyboldt |
| Die Heilige und ihr Narr | 1957-11-01 | Charlotte |
| Liebling der Matrosen | 1938-02-08 | Mary O’Brien |
| Der kleine Grenzverkehr | 1943-04-22 | Konstanze |
| Frau im Strom | 1939-10-12 | Hannerl |
| Lauter Lügen | 1938-12-23 | Garda von Doerr |
| Adresse unbekannt | 1938-08-15 | Mabel Chesterton |
| Er soll dein Herr sein | 1963-01-01 | Mrs. Scott |
| Die kupferne Hochzeit | 1948-12-15 | Mette Zietemann |
| Ich mach Dich glücklich | 1949-12-02 | Barbara |