Movies by Luise Rainer
As part of the cast:
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Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese in American Feature Films (2007)
Cast: Turhan Bey, B.D. Wong, Joan Chen …
Directed by: Arthur Dong
Sundance award-winning director Arthur Dong traces the history of the Chinese-American influence in Hollywood cinema in this insightful documentary. Highlights include footage from more than…
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The Gambler (1997)
Cast: Michael Gambon, Jodhi May, Polly Walker …
Directed by: Karoly Makk
In desperate need of money, young Anna takes a job as stenographer for Dostoyevsky, staying at his apartment for a month while he dictates a new novel. As the novel unfolds, Anna goes through…
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The Great Waltz (1938)
Cast: Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravey, Miliza Korjus …
Directed by: Julien Duvivier, Josef Von Sternberg
Austrian composer Johann Strauss's (Fernand Gravey) devoted wife (Luise Rainer) is devastated when she realizes her husband is having an affair with a gorgeous opera singer (Miliza…
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The Good Earth (1937)
Cast: Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly …
Directed by: Gustav Machaty, Sidney Franklin, Victor Fleming …
Luise Rainer took home her second consecutive Best Actress Oscar for her heartfelt portrayal of O-Lan, the long-suffering spouse of Chinese dirt farmer Wang Lung (Paul Muni) in this film…
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The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
Cast: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer …
Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard
Director Robert Z. Leonard's grand vision made for this celebration of Broadway impresario Florenz Ziegfield's life and work, from his humble beginnings as a carnie to producer of…