Margarete Neff was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Die Liebe der Marion Bach” (1919), “Die Apachen von Paris” (1920), and “Der Letzte Hohenhaus” (1920).
Personal and Family Life
Margarete Neff was born in 1892 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. She was married to Alfred Junck and later to actor Rudolf Klein-Rogge. Her life was marked by political turmoil; her husband was arrested in 1938 due to their Jewish heritage, leading her to navigate dangerous situations to secure his release.
Career
Neff began her career on stage, making her debut at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin in 1909. She had brief involvement in the film industry, collaborating with the Bolten-Baeckers-Filmgesellschaft, and continued her acting primarily in theater after her divorce, working at the Deutsches Nationaltheater in Weimar until 1935.
Death and Legacy
Margarete Neff passed away in 1984 in New York City, New York, USA. She is remembered for her contributions to both theater and early film, particularly during a time when artists faced significant challenges due to political unrest in Europe.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Der Meineidbauer | ihre Mutter |
| 1919 | Die Liebe der Marion Bach | Marion Bach |
| 1920 | Der Letzte Hohenhaus | |
| 1920 | Hyänen auf dem Schlachtfelde des Lebens. 2. Die Apachen von Paris | |
| 1920 | Die Mali | Mali Lechner |
| 1921 | Elisabeth | Short |
| 1921 | Dämonische Treue | |
| 1921 | Die Nächte des Cornelis Brouwer | |
| 1921 | Armer kleiner Pierrot | Short |