Conrad Veidt Quotes

A collection of quotes by Conrad Veidt.

Conrad Veidt (1893-1943) was a German actor renowned for his versatility and memorable performances in silent and sound films. He gained international recognition for his iconic portrayal of the somber and elusive villain, Cesare, in the groundbreaking expressionist horror film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920). Veidt continued to make significant contributions to German cinema during the Weimar period, before fleeing to the United Kingdom in the early 1930s due to his opposition to the Nazi regime. He later relocated to the United States, where he appeared in Hollywood films such as "Casablanca" (1942). Veidt's unique and compelling presence on screen has left a lasting legacy in the history of cinema.

My birth neither shook the German Empire nor caused much of

My birth neither shook the German Empire nor caused much of an upheaval in the home. It pleased mother, caused father a certain amount of pride and my elder brother the usual fraternal jealousy of a hitherto only son.

Conrad Veidt

Jealousy