Conrad Veidt
From murdering somnambulist to scheming SS officer, Conrad Veidt delivered an astounding range of roles at the very inception of modern cinema, through to the Halcyon Days of the Hollywood legends. Three movies in particular stand out for me, and if for some reason you’ve never seen any of these, I highly recommend you rush out and acquire a copy.
- Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) – innovative masterpiece of creeping psychological horror and murder (read post)
- The Man Who Laughs (1928) – based on 19th century novel by Victor Hugo, originally published under the French title L’Homme qui rit, a tragic story of cruelty, noble redemption, betrayal and tragedy. Conrad Veidt’s portrayal of the character(s) Gwynplaine / Lord Clancharlie formed the inspiration for Bob Kane’s vision of The Joker in Batman.
- Casablanca (1942) – smooth, urbane and deadly, Conrad Veidt plays the role of Major Heinrich Strasser, determined to get his man before he escapes.
Classic Images of Conrad Veidt
Conrad Veidt – stunning black and white photo
Cesare – Conrad Veidt in Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920)
The Man Who Laughs (1928) inspiration for Joker
Major Heinrich Strasser in Casablanca (1942)
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David J Rodger ¦ Science Fiction & Dark Fantasy 