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Mihály Várkonyi
Victor Varconi (born Mihály Várkonyi; March 31, 1891 – June 6, 1976) was a Hungarian actor who initially found success in his native country, as well as in Germany and Austria, in silent films, before relocating to the United States, where he continued to appear in films throughout the sound era. He also appeared in British and Italian films. Biography Born in Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary, Varconi was the first known Hungarian actor to make a film in the United States. He was educated at a commercial school in Hungary, after which he worked for an insurance company as a solicitor. After he developed an interest in acting, he attended the Actor Art High School in Budapest, from which he progressed to acting with the National Theatre in Budapest. While there, he performed in works that included Shakespearean plays and Molnar's ''Liliom'' and ''The Wolf''. He went on to act with a Hungarian film company and in U.F.A. films in Berlin. He worked under contract to Cecil B. DeMille, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kisvárda
Kisvárda (; german: Kleinwardein, yi, קליינווארדיין, Kleynvardeyn) is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary near the border of Slovakia and Ukraine. It is the 3rd largest town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg after Nyíregyháza and Mátészalka with a population of 16 669 people. The Subregion of Kisvárda lies between two large landscapes, the Nyírség and the Rétköz. Kisvárda is just from the border of Ukraine, from Slovakia, from Nyíregyháza, from Ungvár (Uzhorod), from Beregszász (Berehove), from Sátoraljaújhely and from Dorolţ, Romania. Etymology The name of the town, which means "little castle" in Hungarian, dates back to the Conquest of Hungary. The conquering Hungarians named the town for its earthwork. In the Middle Ages, it occurred like ''Warda'' and ''Warada'' in documents. The "kis" (meaning ''little'') word part was added to differentiate the town from Nagyvárad (now Oradea, Roma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil (1918 Hungarian Film)
''The Devil'' ( hu, Az ördög) (1918) is a Hungarian film version of Ferenc Molnár's play, directed by Michael Curtiz. The film was remade for American audiences by James Young in 1921, starring George Arliss in his film debut. Production background From the original ad campaign, "Here is a story mounted in settings and scenes of splendor and luxury. A story that is as old as yesterday; as true as today; and as new as tomorrow. A production of real mark and unexcelled distinction. As the central figure George Arliss is an unforgettable picture of fiendish, subtle, domineering and diabolic ingenuity; of cunning, sardonic and unrelenting resourcefulness. Yet he is the suave, charming, polished and artistic Devil." This satiric drama was based on the 1908 play by Ferenc Molnar that launched Arliss on Broadway, and was used to entice him into his very first (of many) films. Earlier versions were made by no less than Thomas Edison and D.W. Griffith. The original play title was "Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avalanche (1923 Film)
''Avalanche'' (german: Die Lawine) is a 1923 Austrian silent drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, and produced by Arnold Pressburger. The film's sets were designed by the art director Julius von Borsody. Cast * Victor Varconi as George Vandeau * Mary Kid as Marie Vandeau * Walter Marischka as The Child * Lilly Marischka as Kitty * Mathilde Danegger as Jeanne Vandeau See also * Michael Curtiz filmography Michael Curtiz (1886–1962) was a Hungarian-born American film director whose career spanned from 1912 to 1961. During this period he directed, wholly or in part, 181 films. He began his cinematic career in Hungary, then moved to Austria and f ... Bibliography * Alan K. Rode. ''Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film''. University Press of Kentucky, 2017. External links * 1923 films Austrian black-and-white films Austrian silent feature films Films directed by Michael Curtiz Films produced by Arnold Pressburger Films set in the Alps Avalanches in film {{Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Medardus
''Young Medardus'' (German: ''Der junge Medardus'') is a 1923 Austrian silent historical drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Victor Varconi, Egon von Jordan and Agnes Esterhazy.Von Dassanowsky p.21 Based on a play with the same name by Arthur Schnitzler, it is set during the 1809 French occupation of Vienna during the Napoleonic Wars. It was shot at the Schönbrunn Studios in Vienna and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Artur Berger and Julius von Borsody. Cast * Victor Varconi as Medardus Klähr * Egon von Jordan as Etzel * Agnes Esterhazy as Helene * Gyula Szőreghy as Eschenbacher * Karel Lamač as Franz * Franz Glawatsch as Berger * Mari Hegyesi as Mrs. Klähr * Anny Hornik as Agathe * Josef König as Wachshuber * Ferdinand Onno as Marquis de Valois * Ludwig Rethey as Duke of Valois * Mary Stone as Anna * Mihail Xantho as Napoleon See also * Michael Curtiz filmography Michael Curtiz (1886–1962) was a Hungaria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sodom And Gomorrah (1922 Film)
''Sodom und Gomorrha: Die Legende von Sünde und Strafe'' (" Sodom and Gomorrah: The Legend of Sin and Punishment"; released in English as ''Sodom and Gomorrah'' or ''Queen of Sin and the Spectacle of Sodom and Gomorrha'') is an Austrian silent epic film from 1922. It was shot on the Laaer Berg, Vienna, as the enormous backdrops specially designed and constructed for the film were too big for the Sievering Studios of the production company, Sascha-Film, in Sievering. The film is distinguished, not so much by the strands of its often opaque plot, as by its status as the largest and most expensive film production in Austrian film history. In the creation of the film between 3,000 and 14,000 performers, extras and crew were employed. Plot In 1920s America, Mary, a young girl exposed from her infancy to evil influences, is in love with Harry, a sculptor, but for the sake of financial gain becomes engaged to be married to the rich banker Jackson Harber, a much older man, and the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunken Worlds
''Sunken Worlds'' (German: ''Versunkene Welten'') is a 1922 German silent film directed by Siegfried Philippi and starring Victor Varconi, Ria Jende and Hans Albers.Bock & Bergfelder p.8 Cast * Victor Varconi * Ria Jende * Max Devrient * Hans Albers * Henry Bender * Ernst Dernburg * Marie Grimm-Einödshofer * Martha Hartmann * Guido Herzfeld * Rudolf Klein-Rhoden * Marija Leiko * Gustav May * Loni Nest * Hermann Picha * Gaby Ungar Gaby may refer to: People Gaby is short for Gabrielle, Gabriella or Gabriel, and in particular may refer to: * Gaby (singer) (born 1965), Panamanian Reggae en Español and Reggaeton singer and rapper *Gaby, a Spanish clown, one of Los Payasos d ... References Bibliography * Hans-Michael Bock and Tim Bergfelder. ''The Concise Cinegraph: An Encyclopedia of German Cinema''. Berghahn Books, 2009. External links * 1922 films Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Siegfried Philippi German silent feature films German black-and-white film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Vanished World
''A Vanished World'' (German: ''Eine versunkene Welt'') is a 1922 Austrian silent adventure film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Alberto Capozzi, Victor Varconi, María Corda and Olga Lewinsky. It was based on the novel ''Serpoletto'' by Lajos Bíró. A Habsburg archduke enlists as an ordinary seamen. The film won the Gold Medal for Best Dramatic Film at the Milan International Cinema Concourse.Kulik p.341 Cast * Alberto Capozzi - Herzog Peter * Victor Varconi - Matrose Vannoni * María Corda - Anny Lind (as Maria Palma) * Olga Lewinsky - Herzogin Mutter * Karl Baumgartner - Großherzog * Harry De Loon - Adjutant Ridarsky * Max Devrient - Kammerdiener Bartel * Gyula Szőreghy Gyula Szőreghy (30 November 1887 – 22 December 1942) was a Hungarian film actor. Szőreghy was born in Algyo, Austria-Hungary (now, Hungary) and died in 1942 in Budapest. He was also credited as Julius von Szöreghy. Selected filmography * ... * Paul Lukacs * Tibor Lub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masters Of The Sea (film)
''Masters of the Sea'' (German: ''Herren der Meere'') is a 1922 Austrian silent adventure film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Victor Varconi, María Corda and Tibor Lubinszky. Production It was the second film made by Korda for Austria's Sascha-Film company. It is based on the novel ''The Pirates'' by Ernest Vajda who also wrote the screenplay. Several other Hungarian exiles also worked on the film, including the producer Arnold Pressburger. The film's storyline offered a romantic view of modern-day pirates and their pursuit of treasure.Kulik p.32 Korda's actress wife Maria Corda appeared in a leading role, credited as Maria Palma. Cast * Victor Varconi * María Corda - Anny Lind (as Maria Palma) * Tibor Lubinszky * Gyula Szőreghy * Harry De Loon * Max Devrient * Reinhold Häussermann Reinhold Häussermann (10 February 1884 – 4 April 1947) was a German-born Austrian stage and film actor. Haussermann appeared in twenty-one films during his career, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blood (film)
''The Blood'' (german: Das Blut) is a 1922 German silent film directed by Paul Legband Paul may refer to: *Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) *Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity * Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chri ....Bock * Bergfelder p. 74 Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1922 films Films of the Weimar Republic German silent feature films Films directed by Paul Legband German black-and-white films 1920s German films {{1920s-Germany-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Peacock
''The Red Peacock'' (German: ''Arme Violetta'') is a 1920 German silent film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Pola Negri and Victor Varconi. It was shot at the Tempelhof Studios and distributed by UFA. Long thought lost, the film was rediscovered in a New York basement in 2020.https://www.nitrateville.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30944 Cast * Pola Negri as Violetta Duclos * Alexander Antalffy as Gaston * Paul Biensfeldt as Alfred's father * Michael Bohnen * Ernst Bringolf * Guido Herzfeld as Violetta's father * Paul Otto as Graf von Geray * Greta Schröder as Alfred's sister * Victor Varconi Victor Varconi (born Mihály Várkonyi; March 31, 1891 – June 6, 1976) was a Hungarian actor who initially found success in his native country, as well as in Germany and Austria, in silent films, before relocating to the United States, where ... as Alfred Germont * Marga von Kierska as Flora References Bibliography * Mariusz Kotowski. ''Pola Negri: Hollywood's Fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Asian Sun
''The Asian Sun'' (german: Die Sonne Asiens) is a 1921 German silent film directed by Edmund Heuberger and starring Henry Sze, Paul Otto and Irena Marga. Cast *Henry Sze as Kuen-Li *Paul Otto as Head of the prison *Irena Marga as white girl *Victor Varconi as secretary *Aruth Wartan *Colette Corder Colette Corder (1894–1982) was a German stage and film actress.Rogowski p.325 Selected filmography * ''The Black Guest'' (1920) * '' Count Varenne's Lover'' (1921) * '' The Asian Sun'' (1921) * ''The Courier from Lisbon'' (1921) * '' Hands Up'' ... as daughter of the Head of the prison *Vladimir Agayev *Ilja Dubrowski *Nien Soen Ling *Curth Muth References External links * Films of the Weimar Republic Films directed by Edmund Heuberger German silent feature films German black-and-white films {{Germany-silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Rose (film)
''White Rose'' ( hu, Fehér rózsa) is a 1919 Hungarian silent drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring María Corda, Gyula Bartos, and Emil Fenyvessy. It was based on an 1853 novel by Mór Jókai. It was released by the state-owned Hungarian film industry during the Hungarian Soviet Republic The Socialist Federative Republic of Councils in Hungary ( hu, Magyarországi Szocialista Szövetséges Tanácsköztársaság) (due to an early mistranslation, it became widely known as the Hungarian Soviet Republic in English-language sources ( ..., although production had begun before the regime came to power. Korda went on to make two further films for the Soviet government '' Yamata'' and '' Ave Caesar!'' which led to his eventual arrest once the regime had been overthrown and his ultimate decision to leave Hungary for Austria. Cast References Bibliography * * External links * 1919 films Hungarian silent films Hungarian drama films 1910s Hungarian-lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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