Hugo Schuster
Biography
Hugo Schuster (22 November 1886 – 10 July 1976) was a German-British actor Born in Aachen, Germany, Schuster began his career acting at Otto Brahm's Berlin Lessing Theater. In the 1920s, he acted in the leading German theatres. After 1945, he had roles in English theatre plays, films, television, and radio - such as the BBC German service. From 1956 to 1963 he lived in Germany, acting in German productions. However, he did not feel at peace in post-war Germany and returned to his home in Golders Green
Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles
Drama Series - 1967, 16 episodes • as Professor Jacob Seltzman / The Colonel
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
Movie - 1949, 2h 15m • as Waiter (uncredited)
In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Hans. Elderly Servant
A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
Movie - 1944, 2h 15m • as Inspector
A hunt for a spy in a hotel in the South of France just before World War Two.
Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Dr. Gerhardt Keppler
Charles Dennistoun, a 60-year-old contestant on 'You Bet a Million' - a quiz show for millionaires - wins the jackpot prize, a course in rejuvenation. But his friends and family have mixed feeling, and the repercussions have blackly comic effects on all concerned.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Optician
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Movie - 1953, 2h 15m • as Dr. Welich
A blackmailer is murdered, and the police find that there is a long list of suspects who wanted to see him dead.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Professor
A man pays a hitman to kill him. Circumstances change and he tries to call off the hit but he has trouble getting the deal killed.
Movie - 1950, 2h 15m • as Dr. Freihaus
While holidaying in Italy, Nick Morell, son of John Morell, a famous English philosopher and amateur musician, becomes friendly with young Guido, and Morell discovers the boy has an extraordinary instinct for orchestration and a phenomenal music memory. A neighboring couple, Signor and Signora Boudini become aware of the boy's talents, and she appeals to his parents to let her educate him musically. Torn by their love for their son and, they feel,the duty to let the world hear his talent, they consent.
Movie - 1952, 2h 15m • as General Galbern
This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.
Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • as Professor Henrik
An American is visiting Britain and finds himself in possession of a briefcase full of secret documents that the spies of many different countries seem determined to get.
Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • as Interpreter
A British army officer becomes fascinated by the portrait of a young woman. He travels to Germany to find her, only to discover that she is suffering from amnesia.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Hartl
Duncan Lamont plays Jane Hylton's jealous husband. In a confrontation, Lamont accidentally shoots Hylton's lover. Convinced that he's a murderer, he heads for the hills as a police hunt begins... Classic British thriller from the creator of Dixon Of Dock Green.