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Ilse Petri

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
30Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1918
Birth Place: Göttingen, Germany

Ilse Petri Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ilse Petri reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ilse Petri's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 73% of Ilse Petri'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 Der Raub der Sabinerinnen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ilse Petri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ilse Petri's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Der Raub der Sabinerinnen (1936) movie poster
★10.0

Der Raub der Sabinerinnen:

Der Raub der Sabinerinnen

1936•Comedy
★10.0
Man soll den Onkel nicht vergiften (1965) movie poster
★10.0

Man soll den Onkel nicht vergiften:

Man soll den Onkel nicht vergiften

1965•Crime
★10.0
Drei Tage Mittelarrest (1955) movie poster
★10.0

Drei Tage Mittelarrest: The mayor of a small garrison town is constantly at odds with the local battalion commander. This does not sit well with

Drei Tage Mittelarrest

1955•Comedy
★10.0
Heute nacht passiert’s (1953) movie poster
★10.0

Heute nacht passiert’s:

Heute nacht passiert’s

1953•Comedy
★9.0
Men Are That Way (1939) movie poster
★9.0

Men Are That Way: Young Beatrice has trained as a dancer against her father's wishes. At the circus, she meets the famous tamer Ruda and f

Men Are That Way

1939•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ilse Petri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1971 Der Babutz Mutter Irma Super Hit Similar →
1968 Zur Hölle mit den Paukern Frau Nietnagel Average Similar →
1965 Man soll den Onkel nicht vergiften Helga Raabe Super Hit Similar →
1964 Die weiße Weste Verlobte Flop Similar →
1962 The Turkish Cucumbers Petra Super Hit Similar →
1956 Herzlich willkommen? - Flop Similar →
1955 Drei Tage Mittelarrest Bertha Super Hit Similar →
1953 Heute nacht passiert’s Frau Evchen Bräutigam Super Hit Similar →
1953 Fanfaren der Ehe Sabine Schmidt Super Hit Similar →
1951 Eyes of Love Milo Thiele Hit Similar →
1951 Fanfares of Love Sabine Flop Similar →
1949 Um eine Nasenlänge Lilly Mertens Hit Similar →
1948 The Adventures of Fridolin Marlen Weber, Malerin Super Hit Similar →
1944 Die Degenhardts - Hit Similar →
1944 Seine beste Rolle Hilde Röder Average Similar →
1943 Altes Herz wird wieder jung Lotte Wendisch, ihre Tochter Super Hit Similar →
1941 Heimaterde - Super Hit Similar →
1940 Mädchen im Vorzimmer - Average Similar →
1939 Who's Kissing Madeleine? Suzette Hit Similar →
1939 Hochzeit mit Hindernissen Trude, Lehmanns Tochter Hit Similar →
1939 Men Are That Way Direktions-Sekretärin Super Hit Similar →
1939 Bel Ami Zofe bei Frau von Marelle Average Similar →
1938 Women for Golden Hill Margaret Hit Similar →
1938 Monika Inge Super Hit Similar →
1936 Thunder, Lightning and Sunshine Evi Super Hit Similar →
1936 Ein seltsamer Gast Yvette - seine Tochter Hit Similar →
1936 Der Raub der Sabinerinnen Paula Gollwitz Super Hit Similar →
1935 Königstiger - Super Hit Similar →
1935 The Girl from the Marsh Croft - Hit Similar →
1935 April, April! - Average Similar →

Ilse Petri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ilse Petri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ilse Petri is "Der Raub der Sabinerinnen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ilse Petri acted in?

Ilse Petri has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ilse Petri?

Other notable films include "Man soll den Onkel nicht vergiften", "Drei Tage Mittelarrest", and "Heute nacht passiert’s".

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