Category Archives: People

Eva von Sacher-Masoch

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Brendan

Eva Hermine von Sacher-Masoch, Baroness Erisso, was born into Austrian aristocracy in Budapest in 1912. She spent her early years with her parents, Artur and Flora, and brother Alexander on the family estate in what is now Romania. Her great … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Arno – ‘The German Charlie Chaplin’

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Brendan

The extraordinary career of Hollywood star Sig Arno is mostly remembered through the 150 films he appeared in from 1921 to 1962, but his roots in the cabaret scene of Weimar Berlin is a lesser told story. Born Siegfried Aron … Continue reading →

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Hans Otto

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Brendan

Hans Otto was born in Dresden on August 10th, 1900 and attended school with the  author Erich Kästner.  He made his stage debut at the Künstlertheater in Frankfurt am Main in 1921 and, in October 1922, married the actress Mie … Continue reading →

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A Very Weimar Christmas Party

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Brendan

Let us imagine for a moment, you are living in Weimar-era Berlin and feel your star is on the wane. What better way to boost your social status than by throwing a glitzy Christmas party. But who to invite? You’ll … Continue reading →

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Paul O’Montis

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Brendan

Paul O’Montis was born Paul Wendel,  in Budapest on April 3rd 1894. He was brought up and spent most of his youth in Hannover before moving to Berlin in 1924, where he began performing in cabarets. He was an accomplished … Continue reading →

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