Typically Typecast
In 1941, Conrad knew he had to make a change to keep his career afloat. He decided to relocate to America and try his luck at a big Hollywood career. He figured he would get typecast as a Nazi due to his aggressive German accent. He made an oath to himself that these Nazi characters were always depicted as evil villains, and one character changed his life…
Casablanca
The movie was Casablanca and Conrad's performance was as the villainous Nazi, Major Heinrich Strasser. Though not his first role, it was one that would later define his entire career, at least by American standards. He became a huge hit, and the legend of this role was enough to hide his most terrifying past parts...
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