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Arthur Schröder
German character actor, an ex-bank employee. On stage from 1910 despite lack of formal training. Performed primarily in Hamburg and Berlin during the 1910's and 20's. In films for almost half a century, beginning in 1916. Often played physicians, aristocrats, judicial figures or officers. Noted for strong performances in several East German Defa productions. Also provided the German dubbing voice for Claude Rains, Robert Taylor and Gig Young.
His activity in front of the camera decreased after the war but especially in the 50's he took part in great productions once more, among them "Das Beil von Wandsbek" (1951), "Der Untertan" (1951), "Canaris" (1954) and "Madeleine und der Legionär" (1958).
During the war he was able to continue his career and he entertained the audience with movies like "Quax, der Bruchpilot" (1941), "Diesel" (1942) and "Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an" (1943).
The actor Arthur Schröder was a popular support actor whose film career covers 47 years.
As actor
Escape from Sahara
The Night of the Storm
Studentin Helene Willfüer
Canaris
The Kaiser's Lackey
The Axe of Wandsbek
The Blum Affair
The Brothers Noltenius
Life Calls
The Green Salon
Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an
Diesel
The Heir
Johann
Happiness Is the Main Thing
Verwandte sind auch Menschen
Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit
Die Geliebte
Marriage in Small Doses
Einquartierung bei Klawunde
The Day After the Divorce
Two Women
Red Orchids
Der Etappenhase
My Friend Barbara
Gewitterflug zu Claudia
Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
Moral
His Late Excellency
The Imaginary Invalid