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.
Acting
Movie
The Kaiser's Lackey
as Landgerichtsdirektor
1951
Movie
Canaris
as Herr von Harbeck
1954
Movie
Ich vertraue Dir meine Frau an
as Kurt
1943
Movie
Life Calls
as Reschke
1944
Movie
Diesel
as Lucien Vogel
1943
Movie
Der Etappenhase
as Der Herr Veterinär
1937
Movie
The Axe of Wandsbek
as Dr. Koldewey
1951
Movie
The Night of the Storm
as Judge
1957
Movie
Die Geliebte
as Dr. Kramer
1939
Movie
Mania
as Hans van der Hof
1918
Movie
Hauptsache glücklich!
as Rechtsanwalt Mohrig
1941
Movie
The Imaginary Invalid
1935
Movie
Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit
1939
Movie
Escape from Sahara
1958
Movie
Marriage in Small Doses
as 3. Kavalier
1939
Movie
Johann
as Graf Udo Bodo von Heiningen
1943
Movie
Red Orchids
1938
Movie
Once a Great Lady
1934
Movie
Margarete. Die Geschichte einer Gefallenen
1918
Movie
His Late Excellency
as der Fürst
1935
Movie
Moral
as von Schmettau - Adjutant
1936
Movie
The Blum Affair
1948
Movie
My Friend Barbara
as Der Hotelchef
1937
Movie
Einquartierung bei Klawunde
1938