Julia Serda (6 April 1875 – 3 December 1965) was an Austrian

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and

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.Grange p.120 She was married to the actor

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Biography

Julia Serda was born on 6 April 1875 in Vienna. She became fascinated by the stage at an early age, taking singing lessons from Pauline Lucca and studying acting at the Vienna Conservatory. Serda made her debut in 1895 at the theater in Breslau, after which she went to Köningsberg for three years. In 1899 she followed a call to the Dresden Court Theater, to which she remained connected until 1908 and was awarded the title of "Royal Saxon Court Actress". During this time, she also made her

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debut in 1902, appeared at the Vienna

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in 1907, and in 1908 at the Meinhard-Bernauer-Bühnen. Serda was most successful for playing the naive and sentimental heroine, for example with the title role in

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's tragedy ''

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'', as

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's '' Salome'', or as a cricket in ''Johannisfeuer'' by

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. She also acted as Louise in ''

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'' and Leonore in '' Fiesco''. In 1911, Serda married actor

. Prior to their marriage, she had been married to Karl August Lingner, with whom she had a daughter, Charlotte Serda (1910–1965), who became an actress and photographer. In 1914, Serda began working at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in

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, where she was a part of the ensemble until the 1920–1921 season. She then returned to Berlin, making guest appearances on various stages. Serda made her screen debut in

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's ''

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'' (1920), starring

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. She appeared as Austrian Empress

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(1922), and acted as

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in '' Nanon'' (1924), opposite

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and

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. Her final silent film was

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(1928). Serda successfully made the transition to sound films, and between 1930 and 1944 she acted in over 50 productions, including

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(1934), La Habanera (1937), and The Great Love (1942). Her final screen appearance was in

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(1944) with

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and

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. After

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she ran a private drama studio in Dresden, only occasionally appearing on stage as part of guest performances.

Selected filmography

* ''

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'' (1920) * ''

The Secret of the Mummy ''The Secret of the Mummy'' (german: Das Geheimnis der Mumie) is a 1921 German silent film, silent crime film directed by Victor Janson and starring Ferdinand von Alten, Aud Egede-Nissen, and Magnus Stifter. It is part of the Joe Deebs detective ...

'' (1921) * ''

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'' (1921) * ''

Lola Montez, the King's Dancer ''Lola Montez, the King's Dancer'' (german: Lola Montez, die Tänzerin des Königs) is a 1922 German silent historical drama film directed by Willi Wolff and starring Ellen Richter, Arnold Korff, and Fritz Kampers. It portrays the life of Lola M ...

'' (1922) * '' Tabitha, Stand Up'' (1922) * ''

The Golden Net ''The Golden Net'' (german: Das goldene Netz) is a 1922 German silent film directed by Hans Werckmeister and starring Ernst Hofmann, Julia Serda and Charlotte Ander.Bock & Bergfelder p. 41 The film's sets were designed by the art director Rober ...

'' (1922) * ''

The Mistress of the King ''The Mistress of the King'' (German: ''Die Geliebte des Königs'') is a 1922 German silent film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring Lya Mara and Hans Albers. It premiered at the Marmorhaus in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by the ar ...

'' (1922) * ''

The Girl from Capri ''The Girl from Capri'' (German: ''Das Mädel von Capri'') is a 1924 German silent comedy film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring Lya Mara, Ulrich Bettac and Robert Scholz. It premiered in Berlin on 10 July 1924. Cast * Lya Mara *Ulr ...

'' (1924) * '' The Mistress of Monbijou'' (1924) * '' Nanon'' (1924) * ''

Darling of the King ''Darling of the King'' (german: Königsliebchen) is a 1924 German silent film directed by Heinz Schall and starring Ruth Weyher, Elisabeth Pinajeff and Bruno Kastner.Bock & Bergfelder p. 514 The film's sets were designed by the art director Her ...

'' (1924) * ''

Anne-Liese of Dessau ''Anne-Liese of Dessau'' (german: Die Anne-Liese von Dessau) is a 1925 German silent historical film directed by James Bauer and starring Maly Delschaft, Werner Pittschau and Julia Serda.Grange p. 205 It portrays the life of Anna Louise Föhse ...

'' (1925) * ''

Old Mamsell's Secret ''Old Mamsell's Secret'' (German:''Das Geheimnis der alten Mamsell'') is a 1925 German silent film directed by Paul Merzbach and starring Frida Richard, Guido Parish and Marcella Albani.Nelmes & Selbo The film's art direction was by Andrej A ...

'' (1925) * ''

Princess Trulala ''Princess Trulala'' (german: Prinzessin Trulala) is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Erich Schönfelder and Richard Eichberg and starring Lilian Harvey, Dina Gralla and Harry Halm. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berlin. ...

'' (1926) * '' Sword and Shield'' (1926) * ''

The Prince and the Dancer ''The Prince and the Dancer'' (German:''Der Prinz und die Tänzerin'') is a 1926 German silent film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Willy Fritsch, Lucy Doraine and Hans Albers.Bock & Bergfelder p.134 The film was shot at the Johannisth ...

'' (1926) * ''

People to Each Other ''People to Each Other'' (german: Menschen untereinander) is a 1926 German silent film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht Gerhard Lamprecht (6 October 1897 – 4 May 1974) was a German film director, screenwriter and film historian. He direct ...

'' (1926) * ''

Marie's Soldier ''Marie's Soldier'' (german: Der Soldat der Marie, link=no) is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Erich Schönfelder and starring Xenia Desni, Harry Liedtke and Grit Haid. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios and the backlot of the B ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Imaginary Baron ''The Imaginary Baron'' (German: ''Der Juxbaron'') is a 1927 German silent comedy film directed by Willi Wolff and starring Reinhold Schünzel and Marlene Dietrich.Grange p.252 It was made at the Tempelhof Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Bordello in Rio ''The Bordello in Rio'' or ''The Women's House of Rio'' (german: Das Frauenhaus von Rio) is a 1927 silent drama film directed by Hans Steinhoff and starring Vivian Gibson, Albert Steinrück and Hans Stüwe. It was based on a novel by Norbert Ja ...

'' (1927) * ''

A Modern Dubarry ''A Modern Dubarry'' (German: ''Eine Dubarry von heute'') is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring María Corda, Alfred Abel and Friedrich Kayßler. Chandler, Charlotte. ''Marlene: Marlene Dietrich, A Personal ...

'' (1927) * '' A Girl of the People'' (1927) * ''

Fabulous Lola ''Fabulous Lola'' (German: ') is a 1927 German silent comedy film directed by Richard Eichberg and starring Lilian Harvey, Harry Halm and Hans Junkermann. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacek Rotmil. It was made at the Johann ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Duty to Remain Silent ''The Duty to Remain Silent'' (German: ''Die Pflicht zu schweigen'') is a 1928 German silent film, silent drama film directed by Carl Wilhelm and starring Marcella Albani, Vivian Gibson, Angelo Ferrari. It was based on a novel by Friedrich Werner ...

'' (1928) * ''

'' (1928) * '' It Attracted Three Fellows'' (1928) * ''

The Man with the Frog ''The Man with the Frog'' (German: ''Der Mann mit dem Laubfrosch'') is a 1929 German silent crime film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht and starring Heinrich George, Hans Junkermann and Evelyn Holt.Caneppele p.53 The film's art direction was by ...

'' (1929) * ''

The Living Corpse ''The Living Corpse'' (russian: Живой труп, italic=yes, link=no) is a Russian play by Leo Tolstoy. Although written around 1900, it was only published shortly after his death—Tolstoy had never considered the work finished. An immediate ...

'' (1929) * '' Atlantik'' (1929) * ''

Waltz of Love ''Waltz of Love'' (German: ''Liebeswalzer'') is a 1930 German musical film directed by Wilhelm Thiele and starring Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch and Georg Alexander. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin with sets designed by the art d ...

'' (1930) * ''

Retreat on the Rhine ''Retreat on the Rhine'' (german: Zapfenstreich am Rhein) is a 1930 German musical comedy film directed by Jaap Speyer and starring Charlotte Susa, Hans Stüwe, and Hermann Böttcher. It was made as an operetta film which emerged as a popular gen ...

'' (1930) * '' A Waltz by Strauss'' (1931) * ''

The Office Manager ''The Office Manager'' (german: Der Herr Bürovorsteher) is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Hans Behrendt and starring Felix Bressart, Hermann Thimig and Maria Meissner.Bock & Bergfelder p. 63 The film's sets were designed by the art direc ...

'' (1931) * '' The Spanish Fly'' (1931) * '' Mamsell Nitouche'' (1932) * ''

Heinz in the Moon ''Heinz in the Moon'' (german: Heinz im Mond) is a 1934 German comedy film directed by Robert A. Stemmle and starring Heinz Rühmann, Rudolf Platte and Annemarie Sörensen. It was shot at the Halensee Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were desi ...

'' (1934) * '' Farewell Waltz'' (1934) * ''

My Life for Maria Isabella ''My Life for Maria Isabella'' (German: ''Mein Leben für Maria Isabell'') is a 1935 German drama film directed by Erich Waschneck and starring Viktor de Kowa, Maria Andergast and Peter Voß. It is a military drama, the Maria Isabella of the title ...

'' (1935) * ''

All Because of the Dog ''All Because of the Dog'' (german: Alles weg'n dem Hund) is a 1935 German comedy film directed by Fred Sauer and starring Weiß Ferdl, Julia Serda and Edith Oß.Hake p. 145 Location shooting took place around Munich and Tegernsee. The film's se ...

'' (1935) * ''

Make Me Happy ''Make Me Happy'' (german: Mach' mich glücklich) is a 1935 German musical comedy film directed by Arthur Robison and starring Julia Serda, Albert Lieven and Richard Romanowsky.Kreimeier p. 234 It was made by Germany's largest film company UFA. A ...

'' (1935) * ''

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'' (1935) * '' Last Stop'' (1935) * ''

A Woman of No Importance ''A Woman of No Importance'' by Oscar Wilde is "a new and original play of modern life", in four acts, first given on 19 April 1893 at the Haymarket Theatre, London. Like Wilde's other society plays, it satirises English upper-class society. It ...

'' (1936) * ''

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'' (1936) * ''

The Postman from Longjumeau ''The Postman from Longjumeau'' (German: ''Der Postillon von Lonjumeau'') is a 1936 Austrian- Swiss musical comedy film directed by Carl Lamac and starring Carl Esmond, Rose Stradner and Alfred Neugebauer. The film is known by several alterna ...

'' (1936) * ''

Three Girls for Schubert ''Three Girls for Schubert'' (german: Drei Mäderl um Schubert) is a 1936 German historical romance film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Paul Hörbiger, Gretl Theimer, and Maria Andergast. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios of Tobis Fil ...

'' (1936) * ''

Signal in the Night ''Signal in the Night'' (German: ''Signal in der Nacht'') is a 1937 German war drama film directed by Richard Schneider-Edenkoben and starring Sybille Schmitz, Inge List and Hannes Stelzer.Moeller p.74 Location shooting took place at Grünwald Ca ...

'' (1937) * ''

The Impossible Mister Pitt ''The Impossible Mister Pitt'' (German: ''Der unmögliche Herr Pitt'') is a 1938 German adventure crime film directed by and starring Harry Piel. It also features Willi Schur, Leopold von Ledebur and Hilde Weissner. It was shot at the Babelsberg ...

'' (1938) * '' Monika'' (1938) * '' A Hopeless Case'' (1939) * ''

Who's Kissing Madeleine? ''Who's Kissing Madeleine?'' (German: ''Wer küßt Madeleine?'') is a 1939 German comedy film directed by Victor Janson and starring Magda Schneider, Albert Matterstock and Herti Kirchner.Parish p.503 The film's sets were designed by the art direc ...

'' (1939) * ''

Roses in Tyrol ''Roses in Tyrol'' (german: Rosen in Tirol) is a 1940 German musical comedy film directed by Géza von Bolváry and starring Hans Moser, Marte Harell, and Johannes Heesters. It is based on the 1891 operetta '' The Bird Seller'' by Carl Zeller ...

'' (1940) * '' Counterfeiters'' (1940) * ''

Clarissa ''Clarissa; or, The History of a Young Lady: Comprehending the Most Important Concerns of Private Life. And Particularly Shewing, the Distresses that May Attend the Misconduct Both of Parents and Children, In Relation to Marriage'' is an epist ...

'' (1941) * ''

With the Eyes of a Woman ''With the Eyes of a Woman'' (German: ''Mit den Augen einer Frau'') is a 1942 German drama film directed by Karl Georg Külb and starring Ada Tschechowa, Olga Tschechowa and Gustav Fröhlich.Bock & Bergfelder p.485 The film's sets were designed b ...

'' (1942) * '' The Great Love'' (1942) * ''

'' (1944)

References

Bibliography

* Grange, William. ''Hitler Laughing: Comedy in the Third Reich''. University Press of America, 2006.

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Serda, Julia 1875 births 1965 deaths Austrian film actresses Austrian silent film actresses 20th-century Austrian actresses Austrian stage actresses Actresses from Vienna