William Dieterle
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William Dieterle (July 15, 1893 – December 9, 1972) was a German actor and film director, who worked in Hollywood for much of his career. His best known films include The Devil and Daniel Webster, The Story of Louis Pasteur and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His 1937 film The Life of Emile Zola won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Description above from the Wikipedia article William Dieterle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
William Dieterle Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Dieterle 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 William Dieterle's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of William Dieterle'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 Heimweh, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Dieterle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Dieterle's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Dieterle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau | Valentin (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | One Hour of Happiness | Eddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Demon of the Sea | Christoph/Captain Ahab | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The dance goes on | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Ludwig II, King of Bavaria | Ludwig II - König von Bayern | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Frühlingsrauschen - Tränen, die ich dir geweint | Friedrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Ich lebe für Dich | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Ritter der Nacht | Marius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Saint and Her Fool | Harro, Graf von Torstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Frau Sorge | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Violantha | Adelrich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Behind the Altar | Der Abbé | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Petronella - Das Geheimnis der Berge | Josmarie Seiler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Heimweh | Ivan Bogdanov, administrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Liebesreigen | Robert Baumeister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | At the Edge of the World | John | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Ich habe im Mai von der Liebe geträumt | Peter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Weavers | Moritz Jäger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Gypsy Baron | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit | Fritz Sehring | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Die Flucht in den Zirkus | Cossack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Der Pfarrer von Kirchfeld | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Faust | Valentin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Hölle der Liebe | Werner Ehlermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Ehegeheimnisse | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Zopf und Schwert | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Qualen der Nacht | Jap Geel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Familie Schimek | Josef Baumann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Der rosa Diamant | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Bohemian Dancer | Földessy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fallen | Grosser | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Der Hahn im Korb | Anton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Wetterleuchten | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Lena Warnstetten | Freiherr von Borkenhagen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Moderne Ehen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Mother and Child | Christian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Waxworks | The Poet / Assad the Baker / Russian Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Don Carlos und Elisabeth | Marquis Posa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Expulsion | Lauer - der Jäger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Expulsion | Lauer - der Jager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Man by the Roadside | Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Second Shot | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Bohème | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Marie Antoinette - Das Leben einer Königin | Drouet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Der Graf von Charolais | Junge Charolais | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Frauenopfer | Maler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Fräulein Julie | Jean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Backstairs | The Lover | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Die Geierwally | The Bear Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Die Verschwörung zu Genua | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
William Dieterle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Dieterle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Dieterle is "Heimweh" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Dieterle acted in?
William Dieterle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Dieterle?
Other notable films include "The Expulsion", "Liebesreigen", and "Die Flucht in den Zirkus".