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Ann Dvorak (born Anna McKim; August 2, 1911 – December 10, 1979) was an American stage and film actress. Asked how to pronounce her adopted surname, she told The Literary Digest in 1936: "My fake name is properly pronounced vor'shack. The D remains silent.
Ann Dvorak (1911-1979) Actress. Additional Crew. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:16. Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone (1950) 4 Videos. 99+ Photos. Help contribute to IMDb. Add a bio, trivia, and more. Born August 2, 1911. Died December 10, 1979 (68) Add to list. Awards. 1 win. Photos 199. Known for. Scarface. 7.7. Cesca. 1932.
The 19 year old, now going by the name Ann Dvorak, was signed to Hughes’ Caddo Company and cast opposite Paul Muni in the legendary gangster film, directed by Howard Hawks. After appearing with Spencer Tracy in Sky Devils, Hughes began loaning her out to Warner Bros.
Ann Dvorak was the daughter of silent film star Anna Lehr and silents director Edwin McKim. She entered films at the start of sound, as a dance instructor for the lavish MGM musicals. She came to international prominence in Scarface (1932) with Paul Muni, but often complained about the lack of quality of her films, which led to arguments with ...
Ann Dvorak could have been a major Hollywood star. At least she should have been. With unconventional, yet striking good looks and an acting style that was raw and understated for the 1930s, she seemed destined to rise to the highest heights Warner Bros. had to offer.
Ann Dvorak (born Anna McKim; August 2, 1911 – December 10, 1979) was an American stage and film actress. Asked how to pronounce her adopted surname, she told The Literary Digest: "My fake name is properly pronounced vor'shack. The D remains silent."
Back in August 2008, Christina Rice agreed to answer a few questions (via e-mail) about Ann Dvorak, whom Rice refers to as “Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel.” Please follow the link below – and make sure to check out Rice’s website dedicated to Ann Dvorak.
