Otto Treßler, also Otto Tressler, (13 April 1871 – 27 April 1965) was a German-Austrian stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1915 and 1962. He was born in

Stuttgart Stuttgart (; ; Swabian German, Swabian: ; Alemannic German, Alemannic: ; Italian language, Italian: ; ) is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Baden-Württemberg by population, largest city of the States of Germany, German state of ...

, Germany and died in

Vienna Vienna ( ; ; ) is the capital city, capital, List of largest cities in Austria, most populous city, and one of Federal states of Austria, nine federal states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. ...

, Austria. He was a close friend to Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria.

Partial filmography

* '' Das Geheimnis des Goldpokals'' (1918) * '' The Story of a Maid'' (1921) - Leopold * '' Frau Dorothys Bekenntnis'' (1921) * ''Das Weib des Irren'' (1921) - Graf * '' Children of Darkness'' (1921, part 1, 2) - Schiffskapitän Pool * ''Die Narrenkappe der Liebe'' (1921) - Spieler * ''Pflicht und Ehre'' (1924) * ''Le fauteuil 47'' (1926) - Le baron Lebret * '' The Crimson Circle'' (1929) - Ministerpräsident * '' Storm in a Water Glass'' (1931) - Gerichtsvorsitzender * '' Gently My Songs Entreat'' (1933) - Graf Esterhaazy * ''

The Rakoczi March ''The Rakoczi March'' () is a 1933 drama film directed by Gustav Fröhlich and Steve Sekely and starring Fröhlich, Leopold Kramer and Camilla Horn. It was a International co-production, co-production between Austria, Germany and Hungary.Dassa ...

'' (1933) - Der Regimentsarzt * '' When You're Young, the World Belongs to You'' (1934) - Rossani * '' The Island'' (1934) - Der Botschafter * ''Abenteuer eines jungen Herrn in Polen'' (1934) - Graf Lubenski * ''Episode'' (1935) - Otto Torresani * ''Die Pompadour'' (1935) - Cicerone * ''

The Court Concert ''The Court Concert'' () is a 1936 German historical film, historical romantic comedy film directed by Douglas Sirk, Detlef Sierck (later known as Douglas Sirk), and starring Mártha Eggerth, Johannes Heesters, and Kurt Meisel.Hake p. 142 It was ...

'' (1936) - Lord Melbourne * '' Victoria in Dover'' (1936) - Landesfürst Serenissimus * '' Dangerous Game'' (1937) - Rosys Großvater Gustav Adolf Martini * '' Maria Papoila'' (1937) - Dr. Kristof * ''Prinzessin Sissy'' (1939) - King Ludwig I. of Bavaria * '' Castles in the Air'' (1939) - Forster * '' I Am Sebastian Ott'' (1939) - Oberst Holzapfel * '' Linen from Ireland'' (1939) - Präsident Kettner * ''Kameraden'' (1941) - Gesandter von Krusemarck * ''

Two Happy People ''Two Happy People'' () is a 1943 comedy film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Magda Schneider, Wolf Albach-Retty, and Oskar Sima. The film was made by Wien-Film, a Vienna-based company set up after Austria had been incorporated into Greater Ge ...

'' (1943) * '' Vienna 1910'' (1943) - Graf Paar * ''Romantische Brautfahrt'' (1944) - Josef Graf Mannsberg * ''Die Zaubergeige'' (1944) - Landgraf von Homburg * '' The Black Robe'' (1944) - Baron Friedberg * '' Opfergang'' (1944) - Senator Froben * '' Arlberg Express'' (1948) - Tschurtschrntaler * '' On Resonant Shores'' (1948) - Abt * ''Stadtpark'' (1951) * ''

Maria Theresa Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position suo jure, in her own right. She was the ...

'' (1951) - Graf Aliano * '' 1. April 2000'' (1952) - Engl. Hochkommissar * ''

Franz Schubert Franz Peter Schubert (; ; 31 January 179719 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical period (music), Classical and early Romantic music, Romantic eras. Despite his short life, Schubert left behind a List of compositions ...

'' (1953) * '' Victoria in Dover'' (1954) - Archbishop of Canterbury * '' Sissi'' (1955) - Feldmaerschall Radetzky * '' Sissi – The Young Empress'' (1956) - Feldmaerschall Radetzky * '' Vienna, City of My Dreams'' (1957) - Fürst Vitus * ''Forever My Love'' (1962) - (uncredited)

Decorations and awards

* 1902: court actor * 1931: Honorary citizen of the City of Vienna * 1935: Councillor * 1937: Austrian Cross of Merit for Art and Science, First Class * 1937: Honorary Ring of the Vienna * 1938:

State actor State most commonly refers to: * State (polity), a centralized political organization that regulates law and society within a territory **Sovereign state, a sovereign polity in international law, commonly referred to as a country **Nation state, a ...

(in German: ''Staatsschauspieler'') * 1941: Goethe Medal for Art and Science * 1942: Gold Civil Service Faithful Service Medal * 1951: Honorary Ring of the City of Vienna (Renewed presentation for war loss) * 1956: Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria * 1961: Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany * 1961: Freeman of the

University of Vienna The University of Vienna (, ) is a public university, public research university in Vienna, Austria. Founded by Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria, Duke Rudolph IV in 1365, it is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and among the largest ...

* 1963:

Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class The Austrian Decoration for Science and Art () is a state decoration of the Republic of Austria and forms part of the Austrian national honours system. History The "Austrian Decoration for Science and Art" was established by the National C ...

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