Gerda Maurus (25 August 1903 – 31 July 1968) was an Austrian actress.[1]

Gerda Maurus
Born(1903-08-25)25 August 1903
Died31 July 1968(1968-07-31) (aged 64)
Occupationactress
Years active1928–1968 (film & TV)

She was of Croatian descent and initially made her name on stage in Vienna. While performing in the theatre, she was discovered by the director Fritz Lang during a visit to his native city. Lang cast her in the female lead in his silent thriller film Spione (1928) and she appeared in a number of German films during the Weimar and Nazi eras.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "BFI | Film & TV Database | MAURUS, Gerda". Archived from the original on 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2011-05-23.

Bibliography

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  • McGilligan, Patrick (1997). Fritz Lang: The Nature of the Beast. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 978-0-312-13247-7.
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