Hella Kürty

Hella Kürty
Born23 July 1900
Died7 November 1954 (aged 54)
London, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1927–1944 (film)

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.

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

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References

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  1. ^ "Hella Kurty". BFI. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021.
  2. ^ Bourne, p. 193.

Bibliography

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  • Bourne, Joyce (2008). A Dictionary of Opera Characters. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-955039-5.
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