
Edith Schollwer
Known for Acting · 46 credits
- Born
- 1904-02-12
- Died
- 2002-10-01
- Place of birth
- Berlin, Germany
Biography
Edith Lisette Juliane Hermine Schollwer was an actress known for Ein verdienter Staatsmann (1962), Der bunte Traum (1952) and Die rote Hand (1960). She was born on February 12th 1904 in Berlin, Germany, and died on October 1st 2002. She was married to Carl Jöken.
Schollwer was a leading German actress and singer, first on stage in 1927 with the Hamburger Flora-Varieté as a soubrette. She appeared in Berlin revues, cabaret and operettas, often in partnership with Richard Tauber. Popular in the 1950's and 60's in Berlin cabaret ("Die Insulaner"), she would appear on radio broadcasts for station RIAS and as a film and television character actress. She was famous for her "Insulaner Song", which became an anthem for the beleaguered citizens of West Berlin at the height of the Cold War. Schollwer also provided the dubbing voice for Margaret Rutherford, Angela Lansbury, Thelma Ritter and Mabel Albertson.
Known For
TV Shows (8)

Das Traumschiff
1981
as Agnes's Mother

Dalli Dalli
1971
as Self / Self - Musician
Zum blauen Bock
1957
as Self
Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen
1964
as Self
Justitias kleine Fische
1988

Die Wicherts von nebenan
1986
as Oma Käthe
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
2001
as Self (archive Footage)

Ein Mann für alle Fälle
1978
as Thea Roschke
Movies (38)

The Elder Statesman
1962
as Mrs. Carghill
Die Blume von Hawaii
1953
as Sängerin
Hier sind sie richtig
1975

Der Vetter aus Dingsda
1953
as Hanne van Zeevenhook
Unschuld in tausend Nöten
1951
as Fräulein Fröhlich

Gasparone
1937
as Gräfin Carlotta Ambrat

Furlough on Word of Honor
1955
as Mutter Krawutke

Es wird alles wieder gut
1957
as Anna Rohr
Schützenliesel
1954
as Mathilde - Schwester von Steinhagen
Frau Juliane Winkler
1983
Krach im Hinterhaus
1963
as Witwe Bock
Student Life in Merry Springtime
1930
as Aenne Winter

The Count from Pappenheim
1952
as Mizzi Reisner
Eine schöne Bescherung
1963
as Madame Parole
Ramona
1961
as Hedwig

Das singende Hotel
1953
as Frau Giesemann
Grenzenloses Himmelblau
1985
as Gräfin

Die rote Hand
1960
as Frau Hasselbütt

Zum Teufel mit der Penne
1968
as Oberin

Vater sein dagegen sehr
1957
as Ottilie Roeckel geb. Lüdecke

Hoheit lassen bitten
1954
as Mathilde

Der fröhliche Wanderer
1955
as Sängerin Malk

Life Begins Tomorrow
1933
as Kellnerin

Der bunte Traum
1952
as Frau Brandini
Schwarzer Peter - Märchenoper für kleine und große Leute
1966
as Zweite Amme
Wie wär's denn, Mrs. Markham?
1973

Solang' noch Unter'n Linden
1958
So'n Theater
1973
as Mutter Gräbert, Theaterinhaberin

Pension Schöller
1952
as Amalie
Rauf und runter
1964

Dieses Lied bleibt bei dir
1954
as Baronin Solms
Der erste Frühlingstag
1971
as Muriel Weston

Die Kaiserin von China
1953
as Frau Lose
Die Safeknacker-Suite
1963
as Putzfrau

The Firm Weds
1931
as Lissy
Kaffeeklatsch
1990
Die Insulaner
1962
Schule der Gattinnen
1962
as Frau Passepied
About Edith Schollwer
Edith Lisette Juliane Hermine Schollwer was an actress known for Ein verdienter Staatsmann (1962), Der bunte Traum (1952) and Die rote Hand (1960). She was born on February 12th 1904 in Berlin, Germany, and died on October 1st 2002. She was married to Carl Jöken. Schollwer was a leading German actress and singer, first on stage in 1927 with the Hamburger Flora-Varieté as a soubrette. She appeared in Berlin revues, cabaret and operettas, often in partnership with Richard Tauber. Popular in the 1950's and 60's in Berlin cabaret ("Die Insulaner")… With 46 credits spanning from 1930 to 2001, Edith Schollwer has appeared in 38 films and 8 TV shows.
Fans searching for Edith Schollwer movies, Edith Schollwer filmography, or the latest projects starring Edith Schollwer can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Edith Schollwer Movies
- The Elder Statesman (1962) — as Mrs. Carghill
- Die Blume von Hawaii (1953) — as Sängerin
- Hier sind sie richtig (1975)
- Der Vetter aus Dingsda (1953) — as Hanne van Zeevenhook
- Unschuld in tausend Nöten (1951) — as Fräulein Fröhlich
Where to Watch Edith Schollwer Films
Most Edith Schollwer movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Edith Schollwer, check our movies catalogue and browse page.