Trude Berliner was an American actress who is best known for Wochenend im Paradies, Ein Walzer im Schlafcoupé, and Das Rheinlandmädel. Born on February 28, 1903, in Berlin, Germany, she had a notable career as a cabaret and comic performer during the 1920s.
Personal and Family Life
Trude Berliner was born into a Jewish family in Germany and began her entertainment career at a young age. She was known for her talents in acting, singing, and dancing. In 1933, as the Nazi regime rose to power, she fled Germany to escape persecution and moved to France before eventually immigrating to the United States in 1939.
Career Highlights
During her career, Berliner primarily appeared in films as a soubrette and ingénue, starting from 1916. Despite her early success in German cinema, her transition to Hollywood was challenging, and she struggled to find significant roles. After 1945, she left acting and shifted her focus to managing a cotton and date palm plantation in California.
Death and Legacy
Trude Berliner passed away on February 26, 1977, in San Diego, California, just two days before her 74th birthday. She lived a quiet life in California after retiring from acting. Berliner is remembered for her contributions to early cinema and the theatrical arts, particularly in the context of her remarkable escape from a turbulent time in history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der verjüngte Adolar | 1931-10-05 | Dodo Domani, Tänzerin |
| Tausend für eine Nacht | 1933-01-10 | Tanzsoubrette Ossy Walden |
| Es war einmal ein Musikus | 1933-04-18 | Eva |
| Vor Gott und den Menschen | 1955-09-26 | |
| Der Stolz der 3. Kompanie | 1932-01-04 | Vera, Stimmungssängerin |
| Jede Frau hat etwas | 1931-03-20 | Olivia Dangerfield |
| Der Tiger | 1930-04-15 | Trude |
| Ein Walzer im Schlafcoupé | 1930-09-10 | Lolo Marelli – Chansonette |
| Das Rheinlandmädel | 1930-05-05 | Grete |
| Casablanca | 1943-01-15 | Baccarat Player at Rick’s (uncredited) |
| Moderne Mitgift | 1932-08-30 | Molly Barun |
| Kaiserwalzer | 1933-01-24 | Annemarie Schulz aus Berlin |
| Pension Schöller | 1930-10-20 | Fifi |