Martha Angerstein-Licho was an American actress who is best known for Die rollende Kugel, Schuldig, and Zu spät. Born on March 26, 1885, in Warsaw, Poland, she became a successful stage actress after moving to Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Martha married Adolf E. Licho, and they faced challenges due to the political climate in Germany during the rise of the Nazis. Her husband, labeled as half-Jewish, was forced to flee to the USA, but Martha was unable to join him due to complications with immigration documents. She spent some time living in Austria before returning to Berlin, only to later leave for Glatzen and then to Bavaria after World War II.
Death and Legacy
Martha Angerstein-Licho passed away in 1932 in the USA. Despite facing many hardships throughout her life, including separation from her husband and difficulties during the war, she is remembered for her contributions to the performing arts and her resilience in the face of adversity.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Tiefland | Maria – Enrico’s Tochter |
| 1922 | Kinder der Zeit | Frau des Bankkassierers |
| 1921 | Verrat auf Schloß Treuenfels | Gräfin Orsinski |
| 1921 | Entgleist | Role not specified |
| 1919 | Die rollende Kugel | Pauline Sagorianskij |
| 1918 | Doktor Palmore. Der schleichende Tod | Role not specified |
| 1918 | Keimendes Leben, Teil 1 | Frau Wechmar |
| 1918 | Ringende Seelen | Short |
| 1918 | Der lebende Leichnam | Role not specified |
| 1916 | Mutter und Kind | Agnes Palen |
| 1915 | Vaterliebe | Role not specified |
| 1915 | Die Rache des Blutes | Short |
| 1914 | Deutsche Frauen | Short |
| 1913 | Gebrochene Schwingen | Short |
| 1913 | Schuldig | Frau Martha Lehr |