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Elissa Landi (born Elisabeth Marie Christine von Kühnelt; December 6, 1904 – October 21, 1948) was an Austrian-American actress born in Venice, who was popular as a performer in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.
Elissa Landi was a star in the 1930s but left Hollywood abruptly. Find out the reason she left and what she said about Hollywood.
Elissa Landi was an Italian-born actress and writer who starred in films such as The Sign of the Cross, The Count of Monte Cristo, and After the Thin Man. She also wrote six novels and poetry volumes, and died of cancer in 1948 at age 43.
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- Venice, Italy
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- Kingston, New York, USA
Feb 3, 2021 · The actress, who passed away in 1948 at age 43, has since been seemingly forgotten with time - at least, until now. Author Scott O’Brien, who has written seven biographies on classic cinema ...
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Actress: The Sign of the Cross. Elissa Landi was born in Venice, Italy on December 6, 1904. From an early age, she wanted to be an actress and writer. Her acting career started at the Oxford Repertory Company and on London's West End performing with actors such as Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud.
- December 6, 1904
- October 21, 1948
Elissa Landi (born Elisabeth Marie Christine von Kühnelt; December 6, 1904 – October 21, 1948) was an Austrian-American actress born in Venice, who was popular as a performer in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.
Elissa Landi was an Italian actress who starred in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for her aristocratic bearing, her roles in The Sign of the Cross and After the Thin Man, and her writing career.
