Adele Sandrock

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Characters played by Adele Sandrock

Hekabe — Helen of Troy (1924)

Hekabe is a member of Troy’s royal family and Paris’s mother. While Paris languishes in a dungeon, she visits him and brings him food. Her visit takes place as Helena’s love for Paris is being tested by bitterness and despair, with the Greeks’ wooden-horse deception already in motion.

Hofdame — The forest girl (1931)

A court lady representing the rigid etiquette and expectations of high society. Acts as a mentor or obstacle in the protagonist's adaptation process, embodying civilization's demands.

Mrs. Avricolos — Marizza (1922)

An impoverished aristocrat who owns the farm where Marizza takes a job and is deeply in debt to Scarzella. She has two sons, Christo and Antonino, both of whom fall for Marizza. Hoping to save her bankrupt farm through Christo's marriage to Sadja, she throws Marizza off the premises after finding her talking with Christo in his bedroom.

Worrit — Nights of Terror (1921)

Worrit is Frank's lover and the mother of the Lilliputian who is passed off as Evelyne's son. She is involved with Frank and the child in a criminal enterprise that deceives Evelyne and brings theft and violence into the Whist household. The scheme is exposed when the child is caught during a robbery.

Grandmother — Die große und die kleine Welt (1936)

An elder of the wealthy family who strongly opposes Iris's marriage to a working-class taxi driver due to traditional class values.

Turid — Torgus (1921)

John's wealthy, powerful aunt, Turid has shaped his life through strict control and makes decisions she believes will secure his future. She arranges for Anna's baby to be delivered and kept under her care, limits what John is told, and keeps Anna at the estate. She prepares John's marriage and has the household conceal the wedding from Anna.

Career Overview

Adele Sandrock has 141 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work is anchored in the Dr. Mabuse Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Fairy Dolly, Fruit in the Neighbor's Garden, The Fight with the Dragon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
141
Birth Date
1863-08-19
Birth Place
Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q75157), public domain (CC0).