Paul Graetz
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Paul Graetz was German-born comedian and actor of Jewish ancestry. He was born in Glogau, Schlesia (today Głogów in Poland) in 1890, and was very active on stage and in German cinema from 1911 to 1932. When the Nazis came to power in February 1933, he fled to the United Kingdom, where he learned English and had roles in several films. He continued to Hollywood at the end of 1935, where he only had a couple of roles in B movies before dying in 1937 at the age of 46.
Paul Graetz Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Graetz reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Graetz's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Paul Graetz'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 18 Minutes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Graetz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Graetz's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Graetz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Isle of Fury | Captain Deever | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bengal Tiger | Carl Homan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hot Money | Doctor David | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk | Jake Cohen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bulldog Jack | Salvini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Heart's Desire | Florian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | 18 Minutes | Pietro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mimi | Durand | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Murder at Monte Carlo | Dr. Heinrich Becker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jew Süss | Landauer | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Blossom Time | Alois Wimpassinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scotland Yard Mystery | Paston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Red Wagon | Max Schultze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Lost Paradise | Paule | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mountains on Fire | Feldtelefonist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | King Fu's yellow house | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mary | Bobby Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Vienna, City of Song | Piefke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Fight for the Matterhorn | Meynet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Moral | Polizeischreiber Reisacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Great Leap | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Das rosa Pantöffelchen | Sally Löwenherz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Crazy Night | Pille | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Die Warenhausprinzessin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Küssen ist keine Sünd' | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Adventure Mad | Hotel Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Dr. Wislizenus | Iltis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Auferstehung. Katjuscha Maslowa | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Wildcat | Zofano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The House on the Moon | Kornill - Schauspieler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Sumurun | Puffti, Sklave | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Double Murder of Sarajevo | Gavrilo Princip | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Die gelbe Fratze | - | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Graetz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Graetz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Graetz is "18 Minutes" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Paul Graetz acted in?
Paul Graetz has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Graetz?
Other notable films include "Murder at Monte Carlo", "Heart's Desire", and "Das rosa Pantöffelchen".