Greta Meyer
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From Wikipedia Greta Meyer (August 7, 1883 – October 8, 1965) was a German actress in motion pictures beginning in the silent film era. She performed for almost seventy years. She belonged to the most famous theatrical family in Germany, comparable to the Barrymore family in America. Her early film efforts came in films like De jantjes (1922) and Die Königsloge (1929). Meyer came to America in 1923 from her native Germany. She subsequently became a U.S. citizen. She appeared in many Hollywood movies between 1933 and 1942, including The Great Waltz (1938) and Bitter Sweet (1940).
Greta Meyer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Greta Meyer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Greta Meyer's work falls within the Romance genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Greta Meyer'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 Night of Mystery, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Greta Meyer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Greta Meyer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Greta Meyer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Reunion in France | Customer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Friendly Enemies | Gretchen | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Million Dollar Baby | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Come Live with Me | Frieda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Bitter Sweet | Mama Luden | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man I Married | Hausfrau | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet | Female Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | No Place to Go | Hilda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Women | Masseuse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | When Tomorrow Comes | Madeleine's Nurse (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Twelve Crowded Hours | Mrs. Rovitch (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Torchy Gets Her Man | Mrs. Schmidt (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Great Waltz | Mrs. Vogelhuber | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Patient in Room 18 | Hilda - Lethany Housekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | I'll Take Romance | Hans' Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fly Away Baby | Mama - Zeppelin Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Night of Mystery | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | When Love Is Young | Hannah Werner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bill Cracks Down | Hilda | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Libeled Lady | Connie Allenbury's Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Spendthrift | Hilda - the Maid | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Suzy | Mrs. Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | These Three | Viennese Waitress (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wife vs. Secretary | Molly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Twin Triplets | Mrs. Borgerschmith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Return Of Peter Grimm | Marta | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | Masseuse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Smart Girl | Mrs. Krausemeyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Public Hero Number 1 | Glass' Housekeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mister Dynamite | Jans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Naughty Marietta | Frau Schuman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Laddie | Candace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Biography of a Bachelor Girl | Minnie, Marion's Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Forsaking All Others | Bella (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Strange Wives | Hilda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Servants' Entrance | Anna, the Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Elmer Steps Out | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Let's Fall in Love | Lisa Bjorkman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Chief | Little Heinie's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Meet the Baron | Aunt Sophie (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Lola's Masseuse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Dancing Girl's Mother (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Nuisance | Mrs. Mannheimer | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Whistling in the Dark | Mrs. Barfuss (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Match King | Marta's Maid Trudi (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Flesh | Mrs. Herman | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel | Housekeeper in Room 174 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man from Yesterday | Swiss Inn Proprietress | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Tonight or Never | Emma | Average | Similar → |
Greta Meyer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Greta Meyer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Greta Meyer is "Night of Mystery" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Greta Meyer acted in?
Greta Meyer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Greta Meyer?
Other notable films include "Laddie", "When Love Is Young", and "No Place to Go".