Cast: Nils Asther
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Nils Asther. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 50
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
Love's Crucible (Mortal Clay)
1922 · Movie · 93 min. · Sweden
Direction Victor Sjöström
Cast Jenny Hasselqvist · Ivan Hedqvist · Tore Svennberg · Gösta Ekman
6.8
25 votes
6.8
25 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
A Trip to Mars
1918 · Movie · 97 min. · Denmark
Direction Holger-Madsen
Cast Nils Asther · Philip Bech · Alf Blutecher · Gunnar Tolnaes
6.1
122 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
Prejudice & Pride - Swedish Film Queer
2022 · Documentary · 99 min. · Sweden
Direction Eva Beling
Cast Harriet Andersson · Nils Asther · Stina Ekblad · Gösta Ekman
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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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