Brigitte Helm
Austrian postcard by Iris-Verlag., no. 5789. Photo: Studio Lorelle, Paris / Verleih Weil & Co. Publicity still for L'Argent/The Money (1928, Marcel L'Herbier).
German actress Brigitte Helm (1908-1996) is still famous for her dual role as Maria and her double the evil Maria, the Maschinenmensch, in the silent SF classic Metropolis (Fritz Lang, 1927). After Metropolis she made a string of over 30 films in which she almost always had the starring role. She easily made the transition to sound films, before she abruptly retired in 1935.
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Brigitte Helm
Austrian postcard by Iris-Verlag., no. 5789. Photo: Studio Lorelle, Paris / Verleih Weil & Co. Publicity still for L'Argent/The Money (1928, Marcel L'Herbier).
German actress Brigitte Helm (1908-1996) is still famous for her dual role as Maria and her double the evil Maria, the Maschinenmensch, in the silent SF classic Metropolis (Fritz Lang, 1927). After Metropolis she made a string of over 30 films in which she almost always had the starring role. She easily made the transition to sound films, before she abruptly retired in 1935.
For more postcards, a bio and clips check out our blog European Film Star Postcards or follow us at Tumblr or Pinterest.