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Mordprozeß Mary Dugan (1931)
Character: Mrs. Gertrude Rice (as Hedwig Reicher)
German-language remake of the 1929 film of the same name. Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...
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Sporting Chance (1931)
Character: Aunt Hetty
A jockey finally hits the big time, but he lets his success go to his head, threatening his career and his life.
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The Leopard Lady (1928)
Character: Fran Holweg
Jacqueline Logan stars as Paula, a beautiful and fearless circus leopard trainer. Working hand-in-glove with the police, Paula joins a circus where several murders have occurred. Among the suspects is gorilla trainer Caesar (Alan Hale Sr.). (NY Times)
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Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)
Character: Nurse
German scientist Paul Ehrlich makes remarkable advancements in the field of medical diagnostics with his research in cellular staining with dyes. His work results in new knowledge about tuberculosis, but also leads to his contraction of the disease. Ehrlich travels to Egypt, where he investigates diphtheria and earns more accolades. Eventually, his research in treating diseases leads to the development of a 'magic bullet' treatment for syphilis.
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True Heaven (1929)
Character: Madame Grenot
Phillip Gresson is in the employ of the British secret service, while heroine Judith is a spy for the Enemy. Hoping to gain possession of the usual Secret Plans, Judith pretends to be in love with Phillip. Only after nursing the seriously wounded Phillip back to health does Judith come to the realization that she genuinely loves him.
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Ex-Lady (1933)
Character: Vocalist at Dinner Party (uncredited)
Although free spirit Helen Bauer does not believe in marriage, she consents to marry Don, but his infidelities cause her to also take on a lover.
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Dracula's Daughter (1936)
Character: Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)
A countess from Transylvania seeks a psychiatrist’s help to cure her vampiric cravings.
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I Married a Doctor (1936)
Character: Bessie Valborg
City girl marries country doctor, meets prejudice and exclusion when she tries to befriend the townspeople.
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A Lover's Oath (1925)
Character: Hassan's Wife
"The plot introduces Omar as a leader of his people but deals rather with the love of his nephew, Ben Ali, for the fairest daughter of the tribe" (Variety, 7 Oct 1925, p44).
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Lucky Star (1929)
Character: Mrs. Tucker
Mary, a poor farm girl, meets Tim just as word comes that war has been declared. Tim enlists in the army and goes to the battlefields of Europe, where he is wounded and loses the use of his legs. Home again, Tim is visited by Mary, and they are powerfully attracted to each other; but his physical handicap prevents him from declaring his love for her. Deeper complications set in when Martin, Tim's former sergeant and a bully, takes a shine to Mary.
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Rendezvous (1935)
Character: De Segroff's Associate (uncredited)
A decoding expert tangles with enemy spies.
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Beyond Victory (1931)
Character: German Nurse
Four battle-weary American soldiers under fire reflect on the women they left behind.
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The Godless Girl (1928)
Character: Prison Matron
High school students led by the Girl and Boy turn from Christianity toward secret atheistic meetings. When a girl is accidentally killed by a stairway collapse, the Girl and Boy go to reform school where they are treated brutally.
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The House of a Thousand Candles (1936)
Character: Maria
The story of diplomatic courier Tony Carleton, who's been entrusted with a secret message vital to the cause of International peace. En route to Geneva by train, Tony is drugged by sexy cabaret dancer Raquel, who promptly steals the message -- only to be murdered by sinister master spy Sebastian, owner of a posh gambling casino known as The House of a Thousand Candles.
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