Lucie Mannheim

Lucie Mannheim was an American actress known for her performances in The 39 Steps, Der Ball, and Bunny Lake Is Missing. Born on April 30, 1899, in Berlin, Germany, she made a significant mark in the world of acting before her passing on July 18, 1976, in Braunlage, Germany.

Personal and Family Life

Lucie Mannheim was married to Marius Goring from 1941 until her death in 1976. She was a renowned character actress who started her career in Berlin’s vibrant cabaret scene. Throughout the 1920s, she was celebrated for her stage performances and often collaborated with well-known actors.

Career Highlights

Despite her Jewish heritage and the rise of the Nazi regime forcing her to flee Germany in 1933, Mannheim achieved significant success in her acting career. After moving to England, she appeared in notable films, including Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. She continued performing on stage in Britain until she returned to Germany after World War II and resumed her film career in the 1950s and 60s.

Death and Legacy

Lucie Mannheim passed away on July 18, 1976, in Braunlage, Lower Saxony, Germany. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress who overcame immense challenges during a troubling time in history. Her contributions to film and theater continue to be recognized and celebrated.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Bunny Lake Is Missing 1965-10-03 The Cook
Nachts auf den Straßen 1952-01-14 Anna Schlüter
Das ideale Brautpaar 1954-01-21 Alwine Steingass
Der Eiserne Gustav 1958-12-05 Marie Hartmann
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By 1952-12-01 Maria Popinga
Der Schatz 1923-02-23 Beate
Yellow Canary 1943-12-13 Madame Orlock
Madame wünscht keine Kinder 1933-01-06 Luise
Hotel Reserve 1944-06-01 Mme Suzanne Koch
The High Command 1937-08-23 Diana Cloam
Beyond the Curtain 1960-04-01 Frau von Seefeldt
Frauenarzt Dr. Bertram 1957-11-14
Der steinerne Reiter 1923-03-31 Hirtin
So Little Time 1952-04-18 Lotte Schönberg
Danton 1931-01-21 Louise Gély
Ihr 106. Geburtstag 1958-08-20 Clementine Burger
Der letzte Zeuge 1960-12-30 Frau Bernhardy
Arzt aus Leidenschaft 1959-08-20 Frau Friedberg – seine Mutter
Gestehen Sie, Dr. Corda! 1958-05-22 Mrs. Bieringer
Ich und Du 1953-11-27 Tante Gruber
Du darfst nicht länger schweigen 1955-10-27 Lobba, die Magd
Das Vergnügen, anständig zu sein 1966-10-17 Maddalena
Gerechtigkeit in Worowogorsk 1964-06-30 Maria Gradussowa
Die Stadt ist voller Geheimnisse 1955-01-04 Karina
Der Sommer der 17. Puppe 1968-07-02 Emma
Der Kinderdieb 1966-05-09 Misia Cayetana
Mördergesellschaft 1968-11-23 Therese
Die Austreibung 1923-10-23 Änne
The 39 Steps 1935-06-06 Annabella Smith
Der trojanische Krieg findet nicht statt 1964-06-03 Hekuba
Cher Antoine oder Die verfehlte Liebe 1970-09-19 Carlotta
Der Puppenmacher von Kiang-Ning 1923-11-01
Die göttliche Jette 1961-07-29
Tawny Pipit 1944-04-28 Russian Sniper
East Meets West 1936-08-26 Marguerite Carter
Der zerbrochene Krug 1959-07-29 Frau Marthe Rull
Die Silberschnur 1957-08-06 Mrs. Phelps
Die Prinzessin Suwarin 1923-04-11 Esterka Kipman
Der Monat der fallenden Blätter 1968-03-10 Mrs. Hilliard