Maria Forescu was an American actress known for her roles in Peer Gynt (1919), Der Todesreigen (1922), and He or I (1930). She was born on January 15, 1875, in Czernowitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary, and passed away on October 28, 1947, in Berlin, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Maria Forescu was born Maria Füllenbaum and later became well-known as a singer and actress. She studied music, acting, and singing at a conservatory in Prague. Maria was married to Harry Piel, another prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Career
Maria’s career took off in the early 1920s when she became famous across Europe, eventually settling in Berlin. She gained recognition for her work in silent films and operettas, becoming one of the busiest actresses of the German silent film era. Unfortunately, her career suffered an abrupt halt when the National Socialists came to power due to her Jewish heritage.
Death and Legacy
Maria Forescu died on October 28, 1947, in Berlin, Germany. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to the film and music industries during a challenging time in history. Despite the tragic end to her career, she is remembered for her talent and resilience.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Schatten der Unterwelt | 1931-04-26 | Irenes Tante Nr. 2 |
| Nju – Eine unverstandene Frau | 1924-11-21 | |
| Der Todesreigen | 1922-04-04 | |
| Die Verrufenen | 1925-08-28 | Frau Flickschneider |
| Die Koffer des Herrn O.F. | 1931-12-02 | Strafende Mutter |
| Der Mann mit dem Laubfrosch | 1929-02-04 | Zimmermädchen |
| Hanseaten | 1925-12-16 | |
| Der Sieg der Jugend | 1927-01-01 | Die Hexe |
| Der Liebe Lust und Leid | 1926-01-01 | |
| Der König und das kleine Mädchen | 1925-06-18 | Die Schenkwirtin |
| Die Fremde aus der Elstergasse | 1921-06-08 | |
| Könnyved, der große Unbekannte | 1922-01-16 | Frau Oftedal aka Svenstrup |
| Das Abenteuer der Sybille Brant | 1925-10-15 | Sonja Rubenstein |
| Veritas vincit | 1919-01-02 | |
| Der Großindustrielle | 1923-01-01 | Gesellschafterin |
| Der Teufelsreporter | 1929-07-19 | Madame Lourdier |
| Tabea, stehe auf! | 1922-12-22 | |
| Colomba | 1918-11-08 | Arjuna |
| Eine tolle Nacht | 1927-01-21 | Frau Lindemann |
| Tanja, die Frau an der Kette | 1922-01-04 | |
| Das Mädel aus der Provinz | 1929-01-01 | |
| Bummellotte | 1922-04-10 | |
| Der Tänzer | 1919-09-06 | |
| Verklungene Träume | 1930-10-20 | Madalina’s mother |
| Sein gefährlichstes Spiel | 1923-01-01 | |
| Das indische Grabmal, erster Teil: Die Sendung des Yoghi | 1921-10-22 | |
| Professor Nissens seltsamer Tod | 1917-02-01 | |
| Wer wird denn weinen, wenn man auseinandergeht? | 1929-08-15 | |
| Laster der Menschheit | 1927-04-05 | Li |
| Die Frauengasse von Algier | 1927-05-10 | 2. Wärterin |
| Das Goldene Krönlein | 1929-11-30 | |
| Susanne macht Ordnung | 1930-11-22 | Miss Laron |
| Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt | 1930-08-05 | Maid |
| Dida Ibsens Geschichte | 1918-12-12 | |
| Peer Gynt – 1. Teil: Peer Gynts Jugend | 1919-04-06 | |
| Phantome des Lebens | 1919-01-01 |