Hella Kürty
Hella Kürty (1900–1954) was a German actress and singer. An operetta performer, she originated the role of Mi in Franz Lehar's 1929 work The Land of Smiles alongside Richard Tauber.[1] The following year she appeared in a film version of the operetta.
Hella Kürty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 July 1900 |
| Died | 7 November 1954 (aged 54) London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1927–1944 (film ) |
Of Jewish background, she was forced to emigrate from Germany following the Nazi takeover in 1933. She emigrated to Britain, settling in London.
Selected filmography
- The Transformation of Dr. Bessel (1927)
- A Crazy Night (1927)
- A Day of Roses in August (1927)
- Diary of a Coquette (1929)
- The Land of Smiles (1930)
- Candlelight in Algeria (1944)
- Hotel Reserve (1944)
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References
- A Dictionary of Opera Characters p.193
Bibliography
- Joyce Bourne. A Dictionary of Opera Characters. Oxford University Press, 2008.
External links
- Hella Kürty on IMDb
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