Gretl Theimer

Gretl Theimer was an actress who found fame in the early sound film era of German cinema. She began her career on stage as a trained ballerina, performing from childhood. Born in Vienna, Austria, she was Austrian and Caucasian, with blonde hair and an average build. Her most notable films include Die Csikosbaroneß (1930), A Song, a Kiss, a Girl (1932), and Donaumelodien (1936). Her career thrived in the 1930s, where she became known as an agile performer in entertainment movies. She was a vivacious, blonde Viennese leading lady and singer of operatic films. After the war, however, her earlier successes did not continue. Engagements dropped off as film trends changed. By 1969, after 39 years in the industry, her career had ended. She passed away on May 14, 1972, at the age of 61.