**Gustav Fröhlich (1902-1987)** was a German actor, one of the most recognizable figures of German cinema from the 1920s to the 1940s. His fame is inextricably linked to the role of **Freder Fredersen** in Fritz Lang's expressionist masterpiece, **_Metropolis_** (1927), where he embodied the idealistic hero.

With the transition to sound cinema, Fröhlich solidified his position as a **romantic and youthful lead**. His screen presence was characterized by a blend of charisma, vulnerability, and often a touch of melancholy. Among his most notable sound films were **_Mädchen in Uniform_** (1931), where he played a significant male role, and numerous dramas and musical comedies from the 1930s and 1940s, such as **_Barcarole_** (1935), which capitalized on his charm. He continued to act successfully until the 1960s.