Zarah Leander
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Zarah Leander (German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sa.ʁa leː.ˈʔan.dɐ]; 15 March 1907 – 23 June 1981) was a Swedish singer and actress whose greatest success was in Germany between 1936 and 1943, when she was contracted to work for the state-owned Universum Film AG (UFA). Although no exact record sales numbers exist, she was probably among Europe's best-selling recording artists in the years prior to 1945. Her involvement with UFA caused her films and lyrics to be identified as Nazi propaganda. Though she had taken no public political position and was dubbed an "Enemy of Germany" by Joseph Goebbels, she remained a controversial figure for the rest of her life. As a singer, Leander was known for her confident style and her deep contralto voice, and was also known as a "female baritone".
Best Zarah Leander Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zarah Leander's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zarah Leander.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Die Akte Zarah Leander | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Great Yiddish Love | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Memories of Berlin: The Twilight of Weimar Culture | Self - Interviewee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Ein Walzer zu zweien | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ich bin die Leander - das muss reichen… | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | How I Learned to Love Women | Olga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Das Blaue vom Himmel | Désirée | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Konstgjorda Pompe | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Blue Moth | Julia Martens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | It Was Always So Nice with You | Filmstar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ave Maria | Sängerin Karin Twerdy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Cuba Cabana | Arabella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gabriela | Gabriela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Terras fönster 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Leckerbissen | Self - film scenes (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | As Long As I Live | Singer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Damals | Vera Meiners aka Gloria O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great Love | Hanna Holberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Der Weg ins Freie | Antonia Corvelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Heart of a Queen | Maria Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Desert Song | Grace Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | It Was a Gay Ballnight | Katharina Alexandrowna Murakina | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Der Blaufuchs | Ilona Paulus | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Four Companions | Sängerin | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Homeland | Magda von Schwartze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Habanera | Astree Sternhjelm | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | To New Shores | Gloria Vane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Premiere | Carmen Daviot | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Marriage Game | Tora Diidiken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Wrong Millionaire | Marguerite Lebon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dante's Mysteries | Grand Café Guest / Singing Demon | Flop | Similar → |
Zarah Leander - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Zarah Leander?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zarah Leander is "Ave Maria" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Zarah Leander acted in?
Zarah Leander has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Zarah Leander?
Other notable films include "Homeland", "To New Shores", and "The Great Love".