Walter Rilla
ActingAbout Walter Rilla
Walter Rilla (22 August 1894 – 21 November 1980) was a German film actor of Jewish descent. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1922 and 1977. He was born in Neunkirchen, Germany and died in Rosenheim, Germany. He was the father of the director Wolf Rilla, who directed him in Cairo.
Walter Rilla Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Rilla 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 Walter Rilla's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Walter Rilla'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 Lady Windermeres Fächer, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Rilla Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Rilla's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Rilla has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included | John M. Clark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Die venezianische Tür | Teapot-Johnny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | 4 Schlüssel | Eduard Rose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Abends Kammermusik | Bernhard Aldinghausen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Der Fall Klaus Fuchs | Professor Paiser | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Nachtzug D 106 | Magnus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Twelve Jurors | Neunter Geschworener | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Der liebe Augustin | Baron von Gravenreuth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Examen des Lebens | Arthur Lamb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Daughter Joy | Andreas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Emmanuel | Brockenburg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | At the Villa Rose | Mr. Ricardo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Cargo | Cmndt. Lestailleur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Gang's All Here | Prince Homouska | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Accusing Song | Detlef Ollmer - Bildhauer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lady Windermeres Fächer | Lord Windermere | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Champion of Pontresina | Peter Tonani, Geigenvirtuose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Der Jäger aus Kurpfalz | Baron Hans, sein Bruder, Buchhändler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Un certain monsieur Grant | Mario Landi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hände aus dem Dunkel | Direktor Leermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The men around Lucie | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | 24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Sascha Lonay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Checkmate | Georg Holl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Zweierlei Moral | Norman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Komm' zu mir zum Rendezvous | Armand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Great Passion | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Es kommt alle Tage vor... | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Ehe in Not | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Sins of Love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Inherited Passions | Henry Bourtyne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Der Monte Christo von Prag | Fred Born | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Der Mann mit dem Laubfrosch | Henri Vallencours | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Der Raub der Sabinerinnen | Emil Groß | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Honour Thy Mother | Fritz - ihr Sohn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Art of Love | Prince Boris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Die Sache mit Schorrsiegel | Bernhard Benda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lady Juan | Don Ramon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Orientexpress | Allan Wilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Die weiße Spinne | Lord Barrymore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Children's Souls Accuse You | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Die Sporck'schen Jäger | Leutnant von Naugard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Die Welt will belogen sein | Dr.Stone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Ehegeheimnisse | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Hoheit tanzt Walzer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Blackguard | Michael Caviol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Die Puppe vom Lunapark | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Leap Into Life | Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | All for Money | Henry von Lauffen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Das schöne Mädel | Franz, Sohn der Götts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Hannele's Ascension | Todesengel | Super Hit | Similar → |
Walter Rilla - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Rilla?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Rilla is "Lady Windermeres Fächer" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Rilla acted in?
Walter Rilla has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Rilla?
Other notable films include "The Accusing Song", "Ehe in Not", and "Das schöne Mädel".