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Paul Henreid

1908–1992 · Director

Biography

Born Paul Georg Julius Hernreid in the city of Trieste, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Paul Henreid (January 10, 1908 – March 29, 1992) was an Austrian actor, director, producer, and writer. He is best remembered for two film roles: Victor Laszlo in Casablanca and Jerry Durrance in Now, Voyager, both released between 1942 and 1943.

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Notable Noir Roles

Hollow Triumph

1948Dir. Steve Sekely · John Muller / Dr. Bartok

Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.

Stolen Face

1952Dir. Terence Fisher · Dr. Philip Ritter

A plastic surgeon changes the face of a female convict to match that of the beautiful woman who broke his heart and left him. He marries the convict but trouble starts when his true love returns.

Mantrap

1953Dir. Terence Fisher · Hugo Bishop

Branded as criminally insane and incarcerated for a murder he did not commit, Speight escapes from the asylum, determined to clear his name. He befriends private detective Hugo Bishop who, convinced t…

A Woman's Devotion

1956Dir. Paul Henreid · Henrique Monteros

An artist suffering from mental problems from his experiences during the war goes to Acapulco on his honeymoon. Soon young women are turning up dead in the area, and the ex-GI comes to believe he migh…

Full Noir Filmography

4 films · 1948–1956