Max Adalbert was an American actor best known for his roles in “Der Hauptmann von Köpenick,” “Mein Leopold,” and several other films. He gained popularity in comedic plays and became a notable figure in German theater during the early 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Max Adalbert was born as Maximilian Adalbert Krampf on December 19, 1874, in Danzig, Germany, which is now Gdansk, Poland. He began his theatrical career in Lübeck in 1894 and went on to perform in various German theaters in cities like Nuremberg, Berlin, and Vienna. Although he found success on the stage and in films, he preferred the expressive nature of theater over silent films.
Career Highlights
Adalbert made significant contributions to both theater and cinema, starring in two classic films by Fritz Lang, “Der müde Tod” and “Dr. Mabuse der Spieler.” After a temporary withdrawal from film due to his love for spoken dialogue, he returned to the cinema in the late 1920s, where he enjoyed increased fame and acclaim, particularly for his performance in “Der Hauptmann von Köpenick.”
Death and Legacy
Max Adalbert passed away on September 7, 1933, in Munich, Germany, at the age of 58 due to pneumonia. Despite fading into obscurity in later years, he remains a respected name in the history of German theater and cinema for his remarkable achievements during his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ein toller Einfall | 1932-05-12 | Birnsriel |
| Das Ekel | 1931-06-05 | Adalbert Bulcke |
| Der müde Tod | 1921-10-06 | Notary / Chancellor |
| Lachende Erben | 1933-03-06 | Justus Bockelmann |
| Der Hauptmann von Köpenick | 1931-12-22 | Wilhelm Voigt |
| Spione im Savoy-Hotel | 1932-11-04 | Wengert |
| Mein Leopold | 1931-12-18 | Gottlieb Weigelt |
| Mein Herz sehnt sich nach Liebe | 1931-09-13 | |
| Hans in allen Gassen | 1930-12-23 | Steindecker sen., Father |
| Drei Tage Mittelarrest | 1930-11-10 | Hoffmann |
| Die Schlacht von Bademünde | 1931-09-08 | Knospe – Gemeindediener |
| Husarenliebe | 1932-10-23 | Julius Knax, Obersteuersekretär |
| Der Schützenkönig | 1932-09-23 | Funke sen. |
| Sie und die Drei | 1922-06-22 | Der einseifende Herr |
| Hände aus dem Dunkel | 1933-04-24 | Krabbe |
| So’n Windhund | 1931-09-30 | Dittmar |
| Kyritz – Pyritz | 1931-09-06 | Dr.Peter Liezow |
| Lady Hamilton | 1921-10-19 | |
| Das gestohlene Gesicht | 1930-11-10 | Murrjahn, Museumsdiener |
| Der Herr Finanzdirektor | 1931-09-24 | Emil Durand |
| Der Dummkopf | 1921-01-07 | Amadeu Beck |
| Die Kwannon von Okadera | 1920-12-02 | Prof. Gotteswinter |
| Das neue Paradies | 1921-05-12 | |
| Wie werde ich energisch? | 1933-07-25 | Schriftsteller Ulfilas Löwe |
| Die Nacht ohne Pause | 1931-12-22 | Julius Seipold |
| Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler | 1922-04-27 | (uncredited) |
| Die Flamme | 1923-02-02 | |
| Das indische Grabmal, erster Teil: Die Sendung des Yoghi | 1921-10-22 | |
| Das indische Grabmal, zweiter Teil: Der Tiger von Eschnapur | 1921-11-19 | |
| Der Schirm mit dem Schwan | 1916-04-09 | |
| Die Verführten | 1919-01-01 | |
| Das Haus zum Mond | 1921-01-28 |