 In 1934, Birlic began in his film career with the movie "Bing-Bang" alongside Stroe and Vasilache, followed by "Doamna de la etajul II" ("The second floor lady") starring Birlic, Maud Mary, Mihai Popescu and Mihai Fotino.During the Second World War, artistic activities in Romania were limited, but Birlic returned in 1951 in Jean Georgescu's "Vizita" ("The Visit"), an adaptation of Caragiale's sketch.Following this success, he was featured in "O scrisoare pierdută", in Gheorghe Naghi and Aurel Micheles's "Doua lozuri" ("Two Lottery Tickets"), and in Iancovescu's "D-ale carnavalului" ("The Carnival").