Mary Johnson - Actor Profile

Mary Johnson

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1896
Birth Place: Fors, Södermanland, Sweden

About Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson, born Carlsson, was a Swedish international actress. She made her acting debut as a teenager in 1910. Her first appearance in a film was three years later in "Mannekängen/The Model" (1913) where she met Karl Gerhard Johnson. That film directed by Mauritz Ztiller was never finished. Karl Gerhard Johnson and Mary Carlsson married the same year. She was later married to the Norwegian actor Einar Rød (1920-1931), and the well known German actor Rudolf Klein-Rogge( 1932-1955). Mary Johnson made about 40 feature films during her artistically active years 1913 to 1931.

Mary Johnson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mary Johnson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Mary Johnson'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 A Modern Robinson, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mary Johnson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Johnson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Mary Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1935 Do You Remember? (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1931 Einer Frau muß man alles verzeih'n - Hit Similar →
1928 Sex in Chains Helene - Sommers Frau Flop Similar →
1928 Artisten - Im Zauber der Manege Helga Hardt Super Hit Similar →
1928 The Strange Case of Captain Ramper - Average Similar →
1928 Manege Eve Garay Super Hit Similar →
1927 Die raffinierteste Frau Berlins Lilly Halm Super Hit Similar →
1927 Die Ausgestoßenen - Super Hit Similar →
1927 Youth Astray Else Super Hit Similar →
1926 Dagfin - Super Hit Similar →
1926 Staatsanwalt Jordan - Super Hit Similar →
1926 The House of Lies Hedwig Super Hit Similar →
1924 Die Stimme des Herzens Helga Petersen Hit Similar →
1923 Johan Ulfstjerna Agda Average Similar →
1923 The Tale of Gunnar Hede Ingrid Hit Similar →
1921 A Fortune Hunter Gertrud Wulffsdotter Hit Similar →
1920 Family Traditions Inga Super Hit Similar →
1920 A Modern Robinson - Super Hit Similar →
1919 Sir Arne's Treasure Elsalill Hit Similar →
1918 Puss in Boots Helga Anthon, "Pips" Flop Similar →
1918 The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter Awa Flop Similar →
1918 The Nobel Prize Winner Violet Starford Flop Similar →
1918 Perils of the Big City Inga Gregor Flop Similar →
1917 Reveille Marianne Flop Similar →
1917 The Suburban Vicar Elin von Prangen Flop Similar →
1917 The Mystery of the Night before the 25th Marie de Valincourt Hit Similar →
1917 Between Life and Death Elsa Warren Average Similar →
1916 Bengt’s Ne Love or Where Is the Child? Nisse Blomgren Flop Similar →
1916 Children of the Night Violet Holmes Hit Similar →
1916 The Victory of Love - Flop Similar →
1916 The Minister President Guest Average Similar →
1916 Calle's New Clothes - Flop Similar →
1915 The Gift of Health, Ltd - Flop Similar →
1913 The Mannequin - Flop Similar →

Mary Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Johnson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Johnson is "A Modern Robinson" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mary Johnson acted in?

Mary Johnson has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Johnson?

Other notable films include "Family Traditions", "Artisten - Im Zauber der Manege", and "Manege".

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