Sophie Berg Pagay (22 April 1860 – 23 January 1937) was an

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n stage and film actress, born in Brünn,

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. She began acting as a child, and went to Berlin to perform on stage in 1887. She married actor Hans Pagay.''Jewish Encyclopedia'' article on Hans Pagay
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A Drive into the Blue ''A Drive into the Blue'' (German: ''Die Fahrt ins Blaue'') is a 1919 German silent comedy film directed by Rudolf Biebrach and starring Henny Porten, Georg Alexander, and Jakob Tiedtke.Bock & Bergfelder p.372 It was shot at the Tempelhof Studi ...

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Anna Boleyn ''Anna Boleyn,'' also known as ''Deception'', is a 1920 German historical film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It stars Henny Porten as Anne Boleyn and Emil Jannings as King Henry VIII. The film was produced by Paul Davidson's Union Film, a su ...

'' (1920) * '' The Forbidden Way'' (1920) * ''

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Lotte Lore ''Lotte Lore'' is a 1921 German historical film directed by Franz Eckstein and starring Erna Morena, Alfred Abel, and Margarete Schlegel Margarethe Sylva Elisabeth Wisniewski (né Schlegel, 31 December 1899 – 15 July 1987), known professional ...

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Love at the Wheel ''Love at the Wheel'' (german: Amor am Steuer) is a 1921 German silent comedy film directed by Victor Janson and starring Ossi Oswalda, Janson and Rudolf Forster. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Robert Neppach and Kurt Rich ...

'' (1921) * '' The Eternal Struggle'' (1921) * '' The House on the Moon'' (1921) * ''

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The Girl with the Mask ''The Girl with the Mask'' (german: Das Mädel mit der Maske) is a 1922 German silent comedy film directed by Victor Janson and starring Ossi Oswalda, Paul Biensfeldt, and Hermann Thimig. The film's sets were designed by the art director Kurt ...

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His Excellency from Madagascar ''His Excellency from Madagascar'' (german: Seine Exzellenz von Madagaskar) is a 1922 German silent thriller film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Paul Otto, Eva May, and Georg Alexander. It was released in two parts ''Das Mädchen aus de ...

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Tania, the Woman in Chains ''Tania, the Woman in Chains'' (german: Tanja, die Frau an der Kette) is a 1922 German silent drama film directed by Friedrich Zelnik and starring Lya Mara, Erich Kaiser-Titz, and Heinrich Peer. The film's sets were designed by the art director ...

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The Curse of Silence ''The Curse of Silence'' (german: Der Fluch des Schweigens) is a 1922 German silent drama film directed by Felix Basch and starring Hermann Thimig and Arnold Korff. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hans Sohnle. Cast In alphabet ...

'' (1922) * '' Louise de Lavallière'' (1922) * ''

Man by the Wayside ''Man by the Wayside'' (german: Der Mensch am Wege) is a 1923 German silent drama film directed by William Dieterle and starring Alexander Granach, Emilia Unda and Dieterle.Bock & Bergfelder p. 89 It was Dieterle's first film as director, and f ...

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By Order of Pompadour ''By Order of Pompadour'' (german: Auf Befehl der Pompadour) is a 1924 German silent historical film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring Alwin Neuß, Lya Mara, and Frida Richard. The film's sets were designed by the art director Willi Herr ...

'' (1924) * '' Darling of the King'' (1924) * ''

Cock of the Roost ''Cock of the Roost'' (german: Der Hahn im Korb) is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Elga Brink and Maly Delschaft. The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Reimann. ...

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The Adventures of Sybil Brent ''The Adventures of Sybil Brent'' (german: Das Abenteuer der Sibylle Brant) is a 1925 German silent film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Henny Porten, Memo Benassi and Rudolf Biebrach.Grange p. 204 It was shot at the EFA Studios in Berli ...

'' (1925) * '' People in Need'' (1925) * ''

The Girl with a Patron ''The Girl with a Patron'' (german: Das Mädchen mit der Protektion) is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Max Mack and starring Ossi Oswalda, Willy Fritsch, and Nora Gregor. It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. It was on ...

'' (1925) * '' White Slave Traffic'' (1926) * ''

Cab No. 13 ''Cab No. 13'' (german: Fiaker Nr. 13 (Austria), (Germany); ; ) is a 1926 drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Lili Damita, Jack Trevor and Walter Rilla. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Leni. Location shoot ...

'' (1926) * '' Professor Imhof'' (1926) * ''

The Good Reputation ''The Good Reputation'' (French: ''La bonne réputation'', German: ''Der gute Ruf'') is a 1926 French-German silent drama film directed by Pierre Marodon and starring Lotte Neumann, Hans Mierendorff and Germaine Rouer.Grange p.238 The film's se ...

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Her Husband's Wife ''Her Husband's Wife'' (german: Der Mann seiner Frau) is a 1926 German silent film directed by Felix Basch and starring Nils Asther, Lucy Doraine, and Erich Kaiser-Titz. Cast *Nils Asther *Lucy Doraine *Erich Kaiser-Titz *Rudolf Klein-Rogge *Ol ...

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The Sea Cadet ''The Sea Cadet'' (German: ''Der Seekadett'') is a 1926 German silent drama film directed by Carl Boese and starring Walter Slezak, Gerd Briese and Fritz Alberti.Krautz p.115 It was shot at the Terra Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were des ...

'' (1926) * '' The Woman in Gold'' (1926) * '' A Sister of Six'' (1926) * '' Sword and Shield'' (1926) * '' Roses from the South'' (1926) * ''

The Last Waltz ''The Last Waltz'' was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. ''The Last Waltz'' was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert a ...

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The Woman Who Couldn't Say No ''The Woman Who Couldn't Say No'' (German: ''Die Frau die nicht nein sagen kann'') is a 1927 German silent film directed by Fred Sauer and starring Lee Parry, Gustav Fröhlich and Hans Albers.Grange p.247 The film's sets were designed by the art ...

'' (1927) * '' The Impostor'' (1927) * '' The Tragedy of a Lost Soul'' (1927) * ''

On the Banks of the River Weser ''On the Banks of the River Weser'' (german: An der Weser) is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Siegfried Philippi and starring Carl Auen, Olga Engl, and Camilla Spira. The film's sets were designed by Willi Herrmann Willi Herrman ...

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German Women - German Faithfulness ''German Women - German Faithfulness'' (German: ''Deutsche Frauen - Deutsche Treue'') is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Wolfgang Neff and starring Eugen Neufeld, Philipp Manning and Helga Thomas.Loveless, 2005, p. 205 Its title ...

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The Long Intermission ''The Long Intermission'' (german: Die große Pause) is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Henny Porten, Wolfgang von Schwindt and Livio Pavanelli.Grange p. 269 It is based upon the play written by Oscar Blumen ...

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Weekend Magic ''Weekend Magic'' (german: Wochenendzauber) is a 1927 German silent romance film directed by Rudolf Walther-Fein and starring Harry Liedtke, Lissy Arna and Gustav Rickelt.Grange p. 269 It was shot at the Staaken Studios in Berlin. The film's se ...

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The Girl Without a Homeland ''The Girl Without a Homeland'' (german: Das Mädchen ohne Heimat) is a 1927 Austrian-German silent drama film directed by Constantin J. David and starring Jenny Hasselqvist, Henry Stuart, and Oskar Homolka. The film's sets were designed by ...

'' (1927) * '' The False Prince'' (1927) * '' The Transformation of Dr. Bessel'' (1927) * ''

Sir or Madam ''Sir or Madam'' (German: ''Ossi hat die Hosen an'') is a 1928 British-German silent comedy film directed by Carl Boese and starring Margot Armand, Percy Marmont and Ossi Oswalda. It was based on the 1923 novel '' Sir or Madame'' by Berta Ruc ...

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Mariett Dances Today ''Mariett Dances Today'' (German: ''Heut tanzt Mariett'') is a 1928 German silent romance film directed by Frederic Zelnik and starring Lya Mara, Fred Louis Lerch and Harry Halm.Nelmes & Selbo It was shot at the Staaken Studios in Berlin and ...

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When the Guard Marches ''When the Guard Marches'' or ''The Girl from The Spree Woods'' (German:''Das Spreewaldmädel'') is a 1928 German silent comedy film directed by Hans Steinhoff and starring Claire Rommer, Fred Solm and Wera Engels.Lamprecht p.449 The film's ...

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The Harbour Baron ''The Harbour Baron'' (German: ''Der Hafenbaron'') is a 1928 German silent film directed by Ernst Winar and starring Colette Brettel, Hans Brausewetter and Eva Speyer.Lamprecht p.332 The film's sets were designed by Carl Ludwig Kirmse. Cast * C ...

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Autumn on the Rhine ''Autumn on the Rhine'' (german: Herbstzeit am Rhein) is a 1928 German silent film directed by Siegfried Philippi and starring Albert Steinrück, Otto Reinwald and Julius Brandt.Knop p. 20 The film's sets were designed by the art director Both ...

'' (1928) * '' Violantha'' (1928) * ''

The Saint and Her Fool ''The Saint and Her Fool'' (German: ''Die Heilige und ihr Narr'') is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by William Dieterle and starring Dieterle, Lien Deyers and Gina Manès. It was based on a novel by Agnes Günther and premiered at th ...

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The Duty to Remain Silent ''The Duty to Remain Silent'' (German: ''Die Pflicht zu schweigen'') is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Carl Wilhelm and starring Marcella Albani, Vivian Gibson, Angelo Ferrari. It was based on a novel by Friedrich Werner van Oestér ...

'' (1928) * '' Painted Youth'' (1929) * ''

Bobby, the Petrol Boy ''Bobby, the Petrol Boy'' (german: Bobby, der Benzinjunge) is a 1929 German silent drama film directed by Carl Boese and starring Gustav Rickelt, Sophie Pagay, and Ruth Weyher. It was shot at the National Studios in Berlin. The film's sets we ...

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It's You I Have Loved ''It's You I Have Loved'' (german: Dich hab ich geliebt) is a 1929 German drama film directed by Rudolf Walther-Fein and starring Mady Christians, Walter Jankuhn, and Hans Stüwe. It is considered the first full sound film to be made in German ...

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Fire in the Opera House ''Fire in the Opera House'' (german: Brand in der Oper) is a 1930 German drama film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Alexa Engström, Gustav Fröhlich and Gustaf Gründgens.Goble p. 696 A separate French-language version ''La barcarolle d' ...

'' (1930) * '' Mach' mir die Welt zum Paradies'' (1930) * ''

The Son of the White Mountain ''The Son of the White Mountain'' (German: ''Der Sohn der weißen Berge'') is a 1930 German mystery romance film directed by Mario Bonnard and Luis Trenker and starring Trenker, Maria Matray and Renate Müller. It was part of the popular seri ...

'' (1930) * '' End of the Rainbow'' (1930) * '' Scandal on Park Street'' (1932) * '' Three Bluejackets and a Blonde'' (1933) * '' The Sun Rises'' (1934) * ''

Make Me Happy ''Make Me Happy'' (german: Mach' mich glücklich) is a 1935 German musical comedy film directed by Arthur Robison and starring Julia Serda, Albert Lieven and Richard Romanowsky.Kreimeier p. 234 It was made by Germany's largest film company UFA. A ...

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* * 1860 births 1937 deaths Actors from Brno People from the Margraviate of Moravia Austrian Jews Austrian film actresses Austrian silent film actresses Austrian stage actresses 20th-century Austrian actresses 19th-century Austrian actresses Austrian people of Moravian-German descent {{Austria-actor-stub