I was never a villain on the stage. I always played strong, sympathetic types. My first stage role with a speaking part, believe it or not, was as a priest. It wasn't until I began acting in films that the producers and directors saw me primarily as a bizarre villain.

Conrad Veidt

First Played Role Stage Strong Sympathetic Types Villain

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I can see now that I should have been strong enough to conquer myself.

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