Paula Wessely
ActingAbout Paula Wessely
Paula Anna Maria Wessely (20 January 1907 – 11 May 2000) was an Austrian theatre and film actress. Die Wessely (literally "The Wessely"), as she was affectionately called by her admirers and fans, was Austria's foremost popular postwar actress.
Paula Wessely Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paula Wessely reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paula Wessely's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Paula Wessely'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 Späte Liebe, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paula Wessely Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paula Wessely's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paula Wessely has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Planet Arium | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Eine Stadt als Bühne - 100 Jahre Salzburger Festspiele | self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Der Unbestechliche | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Glücksachen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Nichts als Erinnerung | Militza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Der große Zauberer - Max Reinhardt | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Von Reinhardt bis Karajan - 50 Jahre Salzburger Festspiele | Hero (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Fast ein Poet | Nora Melody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Port Royal | Schwester Angelika vom hl. Johannes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Eine Frau ohne Bedeutung | Mrs. Arbuthnot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Überfahrt | Mrs. Midget | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Everyman | Glaube | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Anatol | Gabriele | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Der Bauer als Millionär | Die Zufriedenheit | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Das weite Land | Genia Hofreiter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Die unvollkommene Ehe | Frau Dr. Winifred Lert | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Third Sex | Christa Teichmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Unter Achtzehn | Luise Gottschalk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Maria Stuart | Königin Maria Stuart von Schottland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Die Wirtin zur Goldenen Krone | Fürstin Pia Maria | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Weg in die Vergangenheit | Gabriele Gärtner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Light of Love | Käthe Zeller | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ich und meine Frau | Sophie Naglmüller | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Maria Theresia | Maria Theresia | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cordula | Cordula | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Vagabunden | Dr. Elisabeth Kamma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Angel with the Trumpet | Henriette Alt, geb. Stein | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Leckerbissen | Self - film scenes (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Das Herz muß schweigen | Maximiliane Frey | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Die kluge Marianne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Späte Liebe | Sophie von Angerspang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Homecoming | Maria Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Ein Leben lang | Agnes Seethaler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Maria Ilona | Maria Ilona von Wolkersdorf | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Spiegel des Lebens | Johanna 'Hanna' Karfreit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Such Great Foolishness | Therese Brandl | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Die Julika | Julika | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Episode | Valerie Gärtner | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | So Ended a Great Love | Grand Duchess Marie Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Masquerade in Vienna | Leopoldine Dur | Average | Similar → |
Paula Wessely - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paula Wessely?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paula Wessely is "Späte Liebe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paula Wessely acted in?
Paula Wessely has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paula Wessely?
Other notable films include "Unter Achtzehn", "Weg in die Vergangenheit", and "Nichts als Erinnerung".