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Liane HaidAustrian actress
Date of Birth: 16.08.1895
Country:  Switzerland |
Content:
- Lianne Haid: The "Sweet Viennese Girl"
- Breakthrough in Film
- The Rise of a Star
- Facing Adversity
- Final Years and Legacy
Lianne Haid: The "Sweet Viennese Girl"
Early Life and CareerLianne Haid was born in Vienna, Austria, on August 16, 1895. She received training in acting and dance, and became the epitome of the "Sweet Viennese Girl" (Süßes Wiener Mädel). In the 1920s and 1930s, Haid was a popular cover girl.
Breakthrough in Film
Haid's first feature film was the 1916 propaganda film "Mit Herz und Hand fürs Vaterland." She joined the German film studio Universum Film AG (UFA) and seamlessly transitioned into the era of sound cinema due to her singing talent. Haid starred alongside German stars such as Willi Forst, Georg Alexander, Theo Lingen, and Heinz Rühmann in various comedy films.
The Rise of a Star
Haid starred as Ada Rasmus in the German drama "Die unvollkommene Liebe," portrayed Gina Harding in "Tanzmusik," and played the lead role in the Austrian film "Peter im Schnee." Her most notable films include Richard Oswald's historical dramas "Lady Hamilton" (1921) and "Lucrezia Borgia" (1926), as well as the operetta-based film "Die Csardasfürstin" (1927) and the Austrian comedy "Ungeküsst soll man nicht schlafen gehn" (1936).
Facing Adversity
Despite receiving offers from Hollywood, Haid remained in Germany. In 1942, she fled Nazi Germany to Switzerland to escape the oppressive regime and the relentless bombing. Haid eventually married and retired from acting.
Final Years and Legacy
Haid's final film role was in the 1953 musical comedy "Die fünf Karnickel" alongside Ingrid Lutz and Fritz Imhoff. She passed away on November 28, 2000, in Bern, Switzerland, at the age of 105. Lianne Haid will forever be remembered as a talented actress who brought joy to audiences through her captivating performances and charming personality.
