Josef Meinrad was an Austrian actor. From 1959 until his death in 1996, Meinrad held the Republic of Austria's Iffland-Ring, which passes from actor to actor — each bequeathing the ring to the next holder, judging that actor to be the "most significant and most worthy actor of the German-speaking theatre".
The Trapp Family is a 1956 West German comedy drama film about the real-life Austrian musical family of that name directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Hans Holt, and Maria Holst. Based on Maria von Trapp's 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, the film is about a novice nun sent to care for the unruly children of a wealthy baron, who falls in love with and marries the young woman. Through her caring influence, the family becomes a famous singing group. When the baron is pressured to join Hitler's navy, the family escapes to the United States, where they establish themselves as singers.
Ruth Leuwerik was a German film actress, one of the most popular stars of German film during the 1950s. She appeared in 34 films between 1950 and 1977. Leuwerik is probably best known for her portrayal of Maria von Trapp in the films The Trapp Family and The Trapp Family in America.
Eva is a 1958 Austrian comedy film directed by Rolf Thiele. It was entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.
Redhead is a 1962 West German-Italian drama film directed by Helmut Käutner. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.
The Ideal Woman is a 1959 West German comedy film directed by Josef von Báky and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Martin Benrath and Boy Gobert. It was made at the Bavaria Studios in Munich. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Hans Jürgen Kiebach and Fritz Maurischat. Location shooting took place around Landshut and in Monaco.
Queen Louise is a 1957 West German historical drama film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Dieter Borsche and Bernhard Wicki. It was made at the Emelka Studios in Munich, with sets designed by the art director Rolf Zehetbauer.
Sweetheart of the Gods is a 1960 West German biographical film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Peter van Eyck, and Harry Meyen. The film portrays the life of Renate Müller, a German film actress who died in 1937 in mysterious circumstances. A variety of rumours about Müller's death had developed, but the filmmakers chose to portray it as suicide following Nazi pressure over her relationship with a Jewish diplomat. Following legal objections from Müller's family, the ending was toned down to make her final fate more vague.
The Trapp Family in America is a 1958 West German comedy drama film about the real-life Austrian musical Trapp Family directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Hans Holt, and Josef Meinrad. It is a sequel to the 1956 film The Trapp Family. It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Herlth.
His Daughter is Called Peter is a 1955 Austrian drama film directed by Gustav Fröhlich and starring Sabine Eggerth, Wolf Albach-Retty and Josef Meinrad. The film was a remake of a 1936 Austrian film of the same name. Both films were based on a novel by Edith Zellweker.
Eleven Years and One Day is a 1963 West German drama film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Bernhard Wicki and Paul Hubschmid.
His Royal HighnessKönigliche Hoheit is a 1953 West German comedy film directed by Harald Braun and starring Dieter Borsche, Ruth Leuwerik, and Lil Dagover. It is based on the 1909 novel of the same name by Thomas Mann.
A Woman for Life is a 1960 West German musical comedy film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Klausjürgen Wussow, and Harry Meyen.
Father Needs a Wife is a 1952 West German comedy film directed by Harald Braun and starring Dieter Borsche, Ruth Leuwerik and Bruni Löbel. It was made at the Bavaria Studios in Munich and on location around Lautersee and Mittenwald. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Hans Sohnle and Fritz Lück.
Must We Get Divorced? is a 1953 West German comedy film directed by Hans Schweikart and starring Hardy Krüger, Ruth Leuwerik and Tilda Thamar. It was made at the Bavaria Studios in Munich. The film's sets were designed by the art director Fritz Lück and Hans Sohnle. Location filming took place in Lucerne and at the Nürburgring.
The Golden Bridge is a 1956 West German drama film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Curd Jürgens and Paul Hubschmid. It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Mellin.
Taiga is a 1958 West German drama film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Hannes Messemer and Günter Pfitzmann.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman is a 1954 West German comedy film directed by Helmut Käutner and starring Ruth Leuwerik, O. W. Fischer and Irene von Meyendorff. It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich and on location in Madrid and Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Ludwig Reiber and Max Seefelder.
You Don't Shoot at Angels is a 1960 West German comedy crime film directed by Rolf Thiele and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Hannes Messemer and Gustav Knuth.
Adorable Arabella is a 1959 West German comedy film directed by Axel von Ambesser and starring Johanna von Koczian, Carlos Thompson and Hilde Hildebrand. It is an adaptation of the 1949 novel Arabella by Georgette Heyer.
