Cast: Nils Asther

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Nils Asther. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Laugh, Clown, Laugh

1928 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Lon Chaney · Bernard Siegel · Loretta Young · Cissy Fitzgerald

Synopsis Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) follows the intertwined journeys of a skilled clown and a self-centered count. Initially, they form an unlikely alliance, each offering support to the other's struggles. However, their bond takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves...

7.2

127 votes

7.2

127 votes

The Bitter Tea of General Yen

1932 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Nils Asther · Walter Connolly · Gavin Gordon

Synopsis The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) follows the journey of Megan Davis, an American missionary who travels to Shanghai amidst the chaos of the Chinese Civil War to unite with her fiancé, Dr. Robert Strife. Their wedding plans are...

6.7

518 votes

6.7

518 votes

The Single Standard

1929 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Greta Garbo · Nils Asther · Johnny Mack Brown · Dorothy Sebastian

Synopsis The Single Standard (1929) is set in the vibrant era of the Roaring Twenties, where societal norms dictate that wives are expected to stay home and engage in activities like bridge, while husbands freely indulge in the company of flappers...

6.6

47 votes

6.6

47 votes

Our Dancing Daughters

1928 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Harry Beaumont

Cast Joan Crawford · Johnny Mack Brown · Nils Asther · Dorothy Sebastian

Synopsis Our Dancing Daughters (1928) follows the story of Diana, a young woman who, despite her popularity at social gatherings, maintains a virtuous and idealistic nature. Her friend Ann, however, is portrayed as selfish and morally ambiguous. Both women find themselves...

6.4

38 votes

6.4

38 votes

Wild Orchids

1929 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Greta Garbo · Lewis Stone · Nils Asther · Dick Sutherland

Synopsis Wild Orchids (1929) tells the tale of a royal from Java who attempts to charm and seduce the spouse of a visiting dignitary. However, his advances do not go unnoticed, leading to a dramatic revelation of his intentions.

6.3

39 votes

6.3

39 votes

6.2

26 votes

6.1

122 votes

Bluebeard

1944 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast John Carradine · Jean Parker · Nils Asther · Ludwig Stössel

Synopsis Bluebeard (1944) unfolds in the heart of Paris, where a chilling series of murders grips the city. A mysterious assailant is silently strangling young women and disposing of their lifeless bodies in the Seine River. The killer's sinister actions draw...

6.0

382 votes

6.0

382 votes

Night Monster

1942 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Ford Beebe

Cast Bela Lugosi · Lionel Atwill · Leif Erickson · Irene Hervey

Synopsis Night Monster (1942) follows Dr. Lynn Harper, a psychologist, as she is summoned to the eerie Ingston Mansion to evaluate the mental state of Margaret Ingston, the daughter of the estate's patriarch, Kurt Ingston. Despite Margaret's claims of sanity, her...

5.4

60 votes

5.4

60 votes

That Man from Tangier

1953 · Movie · 83 min. · Spain

Direction Robert Elwyn · Luis María Delgado

Cast Nancy Coleman · Sara Montiel · Nils Asther · Roland Young

Synopsis That Man from Tangier (1953) follows the journey of Mary Ellen, an adventurous American heiress who embarks on a trip to Seville, Spain, to visit her relatives. During her flight, she encounters a charming businessman from Tangier who extends an...

4.4

32 votes

4.4

32 votes

Son of Lassie

1945 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Peter Lawford · Donald Crisp · June Lockhart · Nigel Bruce

Synopsis Son of Lassie (1945) follows the thrilling adventures of a brave collie named Laddie, portrayed by the talented dog actor "Pal." Serving as a sequel to the beloved film "Lassie Come Home," this movie features Peter Lawford and June Lockhart...

4.0

124 votes

4.0

124 votes

The Man in Half Moon Street

1945 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Murphy

Cast Nils Asther · Helen Walker · Reinhold Schünzel · Paul Cavanagh

Synopsis The Man in Half Moon Street (1945) follows the tale of a brilliant scientist who has unlocked the secret to extending life, living to the remarkable age of 120. However, his extraordinary longevity comes with a significant challenge: he must...

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Letty Lynton

1932 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Joan Crawford · Robert Montgomery · Nils Asther · Lewis Stone

Synopsis Letty Lynton (1932) follows the tale of a prosperous socialite who, upon her return to New York from South America, finds herself entangled in a complex web of romance and intrigue. After leaving behind her former lover, Emile Renault, she...

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The Cardboard Lover

1928 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Marion Davies · Jetta Goudal · Nils Asther · Andrés de Segurola

Synopsis The Cardboard Lover (1928) follows a lighthearted tale set in Monte Carlo, where a vivacious American woman finds herself in a whirlwind of deception and romance. She is employed by a renowned tennis player to act as his "cardboard lover,"...

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The Man Who Lost Himself

1941 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Brian Aherne · Kay Francis · Henry Stephenson · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis The Man Who Lost Himself (1941) follows the intriguing tale of John Evans, who crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Malcolm Scott. In a twist of fate, Scott meets an untimely end in an accident, leaving Evans to be mistaken for...

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The Little Austrain

1924 · Movie · 86 min. · Denmark

Direction A.W. Sandberg

Cast Karina Bell · Gunnar Tolnaes · Gerhard Jessen · Else Nielsen

Synopsis The Little Austrain (1924) follows the journey of a young Viennese girl, Leni Rossner, who finds herself lost and alone after becoming separated from her tour group at a bustling train station. Her fortunes take a turn for the better...

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The Washington Masquerade

1932 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Charles Brabin

Cast Lionel Barrymore · Karen Morley · Diane Sinclair · Nils Asther

Synopsis The Washington Masquerade (1932) follows the tale of a prominent U.S. senator who becomes enamored with a charming young woman, oblivious to her ulterior motives. Unbeknownst to him, she is manipulating their relationship to gain his support for a powerful...

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Un piloto estadounid

1941 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Gordon Wiles

Cast Richard Arlen · Eva Gabor · J. Carrol Naish · Nils Asther

Synopsis Un pilotousid (1941) is a cinematic adventure set in a fictional nation, where American aviator Dan Kendall becomes enamored with the alluring Johanna Van Deuren. However, his romantic pursuits are complicated by Johanna's betrothed, Col Golas. After being freed from...

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