Carl Esmond
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Carl Esmond (born Karl Simon June 14, 1902 – December 4, 2004) was an Austrian-born American film and stage actor, born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. Although his age was given as 33 in the passenger list when he arrived in the USA in January 1938, in his naturalization petition his birth year is stated as 1902. His stage names were Willy Eichberger and Charles Esmond and finally Carl Esmond. He trained at Vienna's State Academy of Dramatic Arts, and made his film debut in the operetta The Emperor's Waltz (1933).
Carl Esmond Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Carl Esmond reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Carl Esmond's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Carl Esmond's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Postman from Longjumeau, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Carl Esmond Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carl Esmond's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Carl Esmond has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn | General Von Helmuth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Morituri | Busch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hitler | Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Brushfire | Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Thunder in the Sun | Andre Dauphin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lola Montès | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Regina Amstetten | Prof. Werner Grüter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Liebeserwachen | Michael Rainer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The World in His Arms | Prince Semyon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mystery Submarine | Heldman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Walk a Crooked Mile | Dr. Ritter von Stolb | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Slave Girl | El Hamid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman | Dr. Lorenz | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lover Come Back | Paul Millard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Catman of Paris | Charles Regnier | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Her Highness and the Bellboy | Baron Zoltan Faludi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | This Love of Ours | Uncle Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Without Love | Paul Carrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous | John Maitland | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Master Race | Andrei | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Resisting Enemy Interrogation | Maj. von Behn - Nazi Commandant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Story of Dr. Wassell | Lt. Dirk Van Daal | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Address Unknown | Baron von Friesche | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ministry of Fear | Willi Hilfe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | First Comes Courage | Maj. Paul Dichter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Margin for Error | Baron Max von Alvenstor | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Seven Sweethearts | Carl Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Navy Comes Through | Richard 'Dutch' Kroner | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Panama Hattie | Lucas Kefler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pacific Rendezvous | Andre Leemuth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sundown | Jan Kuypens | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | German Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Men | Professor Bhaer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Thunder Afloat | U-Boat Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Dawn Patrol | Hauptmann Von Mueller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Burg Theatre | Josef Rainer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Romance | Graf Eduard Romanel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Prater | Fred | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | All for Veronica | Paul Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Empress's Favourite | Fähnrich Alexander Tomsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Postman from Longjumeau | Chapelou, der Postillon von Lonjumeau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Invitation to the Waltz | Carl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Blood Brothers | Mirko, der Herr | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Love Conquers | Willy Schneider | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evensong | Count Ehrenburg / Archduke Theodore | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Blossom Time | Count Rudi von Hohenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Inge and the Millions | Walter Brink | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kleines Mädel, großes Glück | Georg Hellwig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Liebelei | Oberleutnant Theo Kaiser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Kaiserwalzer | Viktor Eggersdorf | Hit | Similar → |
Carl Esmond - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carl Esmond?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Esmond is "The Postman from Longjumeau" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Carl Esmond acted in?
Carl Esmond has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carl Esmond?
Other notable films include "Brushfire", "Romance", and "Kleines Mädel, großes Glück".