Trivia

Mother of Charlotte Ander.

Actress and singer, on stage in Berlin from 1897. Made a name for herself in revues and operettas. Began in silent films from 1911, initially in leading comedy roles. Successfully made the transition to sound and continued to appear as a supporting player during the early 1930's. After World War II, she worked as a voice actress for the Berlin radio station RIAS.

In a time when the film business was in its infancy she already appeared in front of the camera.

When the talkies replaced the silent movies Ida Perry was able to continue her career successfully. Especially in the first half of the 30's she played numerous support roles.

She was not only a successful stage actress but also belonged to the pioneers of the German silent movie era.

After "Wenn ein Mädel Hochzeit macht" (1935) Ida Perry retired nearly completely from the film business, only in 1949 followed a comeback with "Unser täglich Brot" (1949).

Ida Perry also impersonated many roles in well-known productions of the 20's. To her popular productions of the 20's belong "Salome" (1920), "Tiefland" (1922), Jugend (1922) and and "Schneeschuhbanditen" (1928).

Her last appearance on the big screen was in "Mein Herz darfst du nicht fragen" (52).