Gustav Püttjer (15 May 1886 – 11 August 1959) was a German

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who appeared in around 150 feature films between 1927 and 1959. He largely played character parts. After the

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he settled in

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appearing in the films of the state-controlled company DEFA.

Selected filmography

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The Fourth from the Right ''The Fourth from the Right'' (German: ''Die vierte von rechts'') is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Conrad Wiene and starring Ossi Oswalda, Betty Bird and Arthur Pusey.Habel p.197 The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

'' (1929) * '' The Last Company'' (1930) * '' Road to Rio'' (1931) * '' A Woman Branded'' (1931) * ''

The Street Song ''The Street Song'' or ''The Streetsweeper'' (German: ''Gassenhauer'') is a 1931 German musical film, musical crime film directed by Lupu Pick and starring Ina Albrecht, Ernst Busch (actor), Ernst Busch and Albert Hoermann.Carol Anne Costabile-H ...

'' (1931) * '' F.P.1'' (1932) * ''

Five from the Jazz Band ''Five from the Jazz Band'' (german: Fünf von der Jazzband) is a 1932 German musical comedy film directed by Erich Engel and starring Jenny Jugo, Rolf von Goth, and Fritz Klippel. It is based on a 1927 play of the same name by Felix Jackson, ...

'' (1932) * ''

Haunted People ''Haunted People'' (german: Gehetzte Menschen) is a 1932 German-Czech drama film directed by Friedrich Feher and starring Magda Sonja, Hans Feher, and Eugen Klöpfer.Goble p. 775 It was shot at the Staaken Studios in Berlin and on location i ...

'' (1932) * ''

All is at Stake ''All is at Stake'' (german: Es geht um alles) is a 1932 German comedy thriller filmPrawer p. 203 directed by Max Nosseck and starring Luciano Albertini, Claire Rommer and Ernő Verebes. Cast * Luciano Albertini * Claire Rommer * Ernő Vereb ...

'' (1932) * ''

Here's Berlin ''Here's Berlin'' or ''Hello Berlin, Paris Calling'' (french: Allo Berlin? Ici Paris!, german: Hallo hallo! Hier spricht Berlin!) is a 1932 French-German romantic comedy film directed by Julien Duvivier and starring Josette Day, Germaine Aussey a ...

'' (1932) * ''

A Bit of Love ''A Bit of Love'' (german: Ein bißchen Liebe für Dich) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Max Neufeld and starring Lee Parry, Magda Schneider, and Hermann Thimig.Bock & Bergfelder, p. 550 It was made at the Johannisthal Studios in Ber ...

'' (1932) * ''

The Importance of Being Earnest ''The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People'' is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious ...

'' (1932) * '' Scandal on Park Street'' (1932) * ''

Things Are Getting Better Already ''Things Are Getting Better Already'' (German: ''Es wird schon wieder besser'') is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Kurt Gerron and starring Dolly Haas, Heinz Rühmann and Paul Otto.Waldman p.45 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Ber ...

'' (1932) * '' Dreaming Lips'' (1932) * ''

The House of Dora Green ''The House of Dora Green'' (german: Salon Dora Green) is a 1933 German thriller film directed by Henrik Galeen and starring Mady Christians, Paul Hartmann, and Leonard Steckel. It was based on the novel ''Diplomatische Unterwelt'' by Hans Rudo ...

'' (1933) * ''

Life Begins Tomorrow ''Life Begins Tomorrow'' (german: Morgen beginnt das Leben) is a 1933 German drama film directed by Werner Hochbaum and starring Erich Haußmann, Hilde von Stolz and Harry Frank.Bock & Bergfelder p. 202 After working on the film, the left-wing ...

'' (1933) * ''

Two Good Comrades ''Two Good Comrades'' (german: Zwei gute Kameraden) is a 1933 German war comedy film directed by Max Obal and starring Paul Hörbiger, Fritz Kampers, and Jessie Vihrog. The film's art direction was by Robert A. Dietrich and Bruno Lutz Bruno ...

'' (1933) * ''

Girls of Today ''Girls of Today'' ( it, Ragazze d'oggi) is a 1955 Italian comedy film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Marisa Allasio. Cast * Marisa Allasio as Anna Bardellotti * Lili Cerasoli as Sofia Bardellotti *Paolo Stoppa as Giuseppe Bardellott ...

'' (1933) * ''

Black Fighter Johanna Black is a color which results from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, without hue, like white and grey. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness. Black and white ha ...

'' (1934) * ''

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The Girlfriend of a Big Man ''The Girlfriend of a Big Man'' (german: Die Freundin eines großen Mannes) is a 1934 German comedy film directed by Paul Wegener and starring Käthe von Nagy, Karl Ludwig Diehl and Jessie Vihrog. The film's sets were designed by the art dire ...

'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1934) * '' The Voice of Love'' (1934) * '' The Four Musketeers'' (1934) * '' Artisten'' (1935) * ''

Variety Variety may refer to: Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats * Variety (radio) * Variety show, in theater and television Films * ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont * ''Variety'' (1935 film), ...

'' (1935) * ''

Pillars of Society ''The Pillars of Society'' (or "Pillars of the Community"; original Norwegian title: ''Samfundets støtter'') is an 1877 play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen had great trouble with the writing of this play. The ending is ...

'' (1935) * '' Moscow-Shanghai'' (1936) * ''

Ninety Minute Stopover ''Ninety Minute Stopover'' (German: ''Neunzig Minuten Aufenthalt'') is a 1936 German adventure crime film directed by and starring Harry Piel. It also features Alexander Golling, Else von Möllendorff and Genia Nikolaieva. It was shot at the Gr ...

'' (1936) * ''

Under Blazing Heavens ''Under Blazing Skies'' or ''Under Blazing Heavens'' (German: ''Unter heißem Himmel'') is a 1936 German adventure film directed by Gustav Ucicky and starring Hans Albers, Lotte Lang and Aribert Wäscher.Kreimeier p.237 It was shot at the Babels ...

'' (1936) * ''

Fridericus ''Fridericus'' is a 1937 German historical film directed by Johannes Meyer and starring Otto Gebühr, Hilde Körber and Lil Dagover. It is based on the life of Frederick II of Prussia.Waldman p. 208 It was part of the popular cycle of Prussian fi ...

'' (1937) * ''

Men Without a Fatherland ''Men Without a Fatherland'' (german: Menschen ohne Vaterland) is a 1937 German drama film directed by Herbert Maisch and starring Willy Fritsch, Maria von Tasnady and Willy Birgel.Richards p. 371 The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

'' (1937) * '' Strong Hearts in the Storm'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1937) * ''

Comrades at Sea ''Comrades at Sea'' (german: Kameraden auf See) is a 1938 German war film directed by Heinz Paul and starring Theodor Loos, Ingeborg Hertel and Julius Brandt. The film is set during the Spanish Civil War, which it portrays as a Communist uprising ...

'' (1938) * '' Monika'' (1938) * '' The Woman at the Crossroads'' (1938) * '' One Night in May'' (1938) * ''

Red Orchids ''Red Orchids'' (german: Rote Orchideen) is a 1938 German crime film directed by Nunzio Malasomma Nunzio Malasomma (4 February 1894 – 12 January 1974) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 41 films between 1923 and ...

'' (1938) * ''

Freight from Baltimore ''Freight from Baltimore'' (german: Fracht von Baltimore) is a 1938 German drama film directed by Hans Hinrich and starring Hilde Weissner, Attila Hörbiger, and Hans Zesch-Ballot. Interiors were shot at the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin.Klaus p.6 ...

'' (1938) * ''

The Great and the Little Love ''The Great and the Little Love'' (german: Die große und die kleine Liebe) is a 1938 German comedy film directed by Josef von Báky and starring Jenny Jugo, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudi Godden. Jugo plays a stewardess working for Lufthansa. It was sho ...

'' (1938) * ''

Women for Golden Hill ''Women for Golden Hill'' (German:'' Frauen für Golden Hill'') is a 1938 German drama film directed by Erich Waschneck and starring Kirsten Heiberg, Viktor Staal and Elfie Mayerhofer. The fim's sets were designed by the art directors Gustav A. Kn ...

'' (1938) * '' Aufruhr in Damaskus'' (1939) * ''

Men Are That Way ''Men Are That Way'' (german: Männer müssen so sein) is a 1939 German drama film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt and starring Hertha Feiler, Hans Söhnker and Hans Olden. The film's sets were designed by the art director Willi Herrmann. It ...

'' (1939) * ''

The Fox of Glenarvon ''The Fox of Glenarvon'' (German: ''Der Fuchs von Glenarvon'') is a German propaganda film from the Nazi era portraying the years of the Irish fight for independence during World War I. It was produced in 1940 by Max W. Kimmich and starred Olga ...

'' (1940) * ''

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'' (1942) * ''

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'' (1943) * '' Melody of a Great City'' (1943) * '' The Woman of My Dreams'' (1944) * '' Chemistry and Love'' (1948) * ''

Quartet of Five ''Quartet of Five'' (german: Quartett zu fünft) is a 1949 East German drama film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht and starring Claus Holm, Yvonne Merin and Ruth Piepho. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Artur Günther, Karl Schn ...

'' (1949) * ''

The Great Mandarin ''The Great Mandarin'' (german: Der große Mandarin) is a 1949 West German comedy drama film directed by Karl-Heinz Stroux and starring Paul Wegener, Carsta Löck, and Käthe Haack Käthe Haack (born Käte Lisbeth Minna Sophie Isolde Haack; ...

'' (1949) * ''

Bürgermeister Anna ''Bürgermeister Anna'' is an East German comedy film directed by Hans Müller. It was released in 1950. Cast * Eva Rimski as Anna Drews * Reinhard Kolldehoff as Jupp Ucker * Catja Görna as Ursel Ucker * Klaus Becker as Hans Rapp * Arno P ...

'' (1950) * '' Five Suspects'' (1950) * '' Der Kahn der fröhlichen Leute'' (1950) * '' The Call of the Sea'' (1951) * ''

The Last Year ''The Last Year'' (german: Die letzte Heuer) is a 1951 East German drama film directed by E.W. Fiedler and Hans Heinrich (director), Hans Heinrich and starring Inge Keller, Hans Klering and Hermann Stövesand.Reimer p.21 It was made by the state-c ...

'' (1951) * ''

Stärker als die Nacht ''Stärker als die Nacht'' is an East German film directed by Slátan Dudow. It was released in January 1954. Cast * Wilhelm Koch-Hooge: Hans Löning * Helga Göring: Gerda Löning * Kurt Oligmüller: Erich Bachmann * Rita Gödikmeier: ...

'' (1954) * '' Old Barge, Young Love'' (1957) * ''

SAS 181 Does Not Reply ''SAS 181 antwortet nicht'' (English-language title: ''SAS 181 Does Not Reply'') is an East German black-and-white film, directed by Carl Balhaus. It was released in 1959. Plot Kurt, a young apprentice in a fishing commune and a member of the T ...

'' (1959)

Bibliography

* Shandley, Robert. ''Rubble Films: German Cinema in the Shadow of the Third Reich''. Temple University Press, 2001. * Youngkin, Stephen D. ''The Lost One: A Life of Peter Lorre''. University Press of Kentucky, 2005.

External links

* 1886 births 1959 deaths German male film actors German male silent film actors Male actors from Hamburg East German actors 20th-century German male actors {{Germany-film-actor-stub