Elisabeth Bergner

Elisabeth Bergner captivated audiences on both stage and screen, forging a significant international career. Rising to prominence in German theatre under Max Reinhardt, she transitioned to film, achieving silent screen stardom with "Fräulein Else." Fleeing Nazi Germany with her husband Paul Czinner, she found success in London, earning an Academy Award nomination for "Escape Me Neve... morer." Her career spanned decades, marked by acclaimed performances on Broadway and a notable directorial debut. Bergner's profound influence on acting is even suggested as an inspiration for the character in the classic film "All About Eve." less