Hella Kürty (1900–1954) was a German actress and singer.[1] An operetta performer, she originated the role of Mi in Franz Lehar's 1929 work The Land of Smiles alongside Richard Tauber.[2] The following year she appeared in a film version of the operetta.
Hella Kürty | |
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| Born | 23 July 1900 |
| Died | 7 November 1954 (aged 54) London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | 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 edit
- 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)
References edit
- ^ "Hella Kurty". BFI. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021.
- ^ Bourne, p. 193.
Bibliography edit
- Bourne, Joyce (2008). A Dictionary of Opera Characters. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-955039-5.
External links edit
- Hella Kürty at IMDb
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