Maria Schell
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Maria Margarethe Anna Schell (15 January 1926, Vienna – 26 April 2005, Preitenegg, Carinthia) was an Austrian/Swiss actress, who won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival in 1956 for Gervaise. The daughter of a Swiss author and an Austrian actress, she was the older sister of actor Maximilian Schell, and lesser-known actors Carl Schell and Immy (Immaculata) Schell. Description above from the Wikipedia article Maria Schell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Maria Schell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maria Schell reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Maria Schell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Maria Schell'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 Liebe, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maria Schell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maria Schell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maria Schell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | My Sister Maria | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | King Thrushbeard | Queen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Der Trauschein | Ella Brozowsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Frau Jenny Treibel | Jenny Treibel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Der Besuch der alten Dame | Claire Zachanassian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen | Dr. Agnes Schranz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Der Thronfolger | Königin Sophia Dorothea | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Moral | Lina Beermann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The First Polka | Valeska Piontek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Der Wald | Gurmyszkaja | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Superman | Vond-Ah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Spiel der Verlierer | Anna Friedrichs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Teerosen | Bella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | So oder so ist das Leben | Katja Crohnen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Die Heiratsvermittlerin | Mrs. Dolly Levi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Die Ohrfeige | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Change | Mama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Die Kurpfuscherin | Amalie Hohenstern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Odessa File | Frau Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Immobilien | Louise Strothmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Die Pfarrhauskomödie | Irma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Die keusche Susanne | Susanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Marie | Mutter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Provocation | Jeanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Die ungarische Hochzeit | Kaiserin Maria Theresia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Nora oder Ein Puppenheim | Nora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Zwei Whisky und ein Sofa | Beate Dehn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | L'assassin connaît la musique | Agnès Duvillard, la première veuve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Only a Woman | Lilli König | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Das Riesenrad | Elisabeth von Hill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ninotchka | Ninotchka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | As the Sea Rages | Maria | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Hanging Tree | Elizabeth Mahler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Der Schinderhannes | Julchen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Brothers Karamazov | Grushenka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Magyarország lángokban | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Le Notti Bianche | Natalia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Sins of Rose Bernd | Rose Bernd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Liebe | Anna Ballard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Gervaise | Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Rats | Pauline Karka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Master Over Life and Death | Barbara Bertram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Heart of the Matter | Helen Rolt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | So Little Time | Nicole de Malvines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Dr. Holl | Angelika Alberti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Maresi | Blanka von Steinville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Angel with the Trumpet | Anna Linden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Last Night | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Steibruch | Meiti / Gretl | Super Hit | Similar → |
Maria Schell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maria Schell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Schell is "Liebe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maria Schell acted in?
Maria Schell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maria Schell?
Other notable films include "Only a Woman", "Immobilien", and "Der Thronfolger".