Sig Arno (born Siegfried Aron, 27 December 1895 – 17 August 1975) was a German-Jewish film actor who appeared in such films as ''

Pardon My Sarong ''Pardon My Sarong'' is a 1942 comedy film starring Abbott and Costello. Plot Tommy Layton, a wealthy bachelor, rents a city bus to take him from Chicago to Los Angeles to participate in a yacht race to Hawai’i. The bus drivers, Algy and Welli ...

'' and ''

The Mummy's Hand ''The Mummy's Hand'' is a 1940 American black-and-white horror film directed by Christy Cabanne and produced by Ben Pivar for Universal Studios. The film is about the ancient Egyptian mummy of Kharis (Tom Tyler), who is kept alive with a brew o ...

''. He may be best remembered from ''

The Palm Beach Story ''The Palm Beach Story'' is a 1942 screwball comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges, and starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor and Rudy Vallée. Victor Young contributed the musical score, including a fast-paced variati ...

'' (1942) as Toto, the nonsense-talking, mustachioed man who hopelessly pursues

Mary Astor Mary Astor (born Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke; May 3, 1906 – September 25, 1987) was an American actress. Although her career spanned several decades, she may be best remembered for her performance as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in '' The Maltese ...

's Princess Centimillia.

Biography

Arno was born in Hamburg, Germany. Before beginning to make films in 1920, he was well-known in Germany as a stage comedian.Erickson, Ha
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He acted in 90 films in Germany – including

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's ''

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'' with

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– playing primarily comic roles, then he left Germany in 1933 due to the rise of

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. He worked in Europe until 1939 when he moved to Hollywood. During the next 20 years. he appeared in over 50 films, often playing waiters, maitre d's and "funny Europeans". Arno appeared three times on Broadway, notably in the musical ''

Song of Norway ''Song of Norway'' is an operetta written in 1944 by Robert Wright and George Forrest, adapted from the music of Edvard Grieg and the book by Milton Lazarus and Homer Curran. A very loose film adaptation with major changes to both the book ...

'' and the play ''Time Remembered'' by

Jean Anouilh Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh (; 23 June 1910 – 3 October 1987) was a French dramatist whose career spanned five decades. Though his work ranged from high drama to absurdist farce, Anouilh is best known for his 1944 play ''Antigone'', an a ...

, for which he was nominated for a

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as Best Featured Actor in a Play in 1958. In 1966, Arno won an honorary award at the

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"for his continued outstanding individual contributions to the German film over the years."

Personal life

Arno was also a successful portrait painter. He was married three times: *Caroline Dahms (1922–1932, ended in divorce, one child) *Barbara Kiranoff (1934–1953, ended in divorce) *Kitty Mattern (1953–1975, ended with his death)IMD
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Death

He died from

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in Woodland Hills, California on August 17, 1975, aged 79.

Partial filmography

* ''

The Wife of Forty Years ''The Wife of Forty Years'' (German: ''Die Frau von vierzig Jahren'') is a 1925 German silent drama film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Diana Karenne, Vladimir Gajdarov and Sig Arno. The film's art direction was by Paul Leni.Kasten & ...

'' (1925) * ''

Cock of the Roost ''Cock of the Roost'' (german: Der Hahn im Korb) is a 1925 German silent film, silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Elga Brink and Maly Delschaft. The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter R ...

'' (1925) * ''

Upstairs and Downstairs ''Upstairs and Downstairs'' is a 1959 British comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas and starring Michael Craig, Anne Heywood, Mylène Demongeot, Claudia Cardinale, James Robertson Justice, Joan Sims, Joan Hickson and Sid James. It feature ...

'' (1925) * '' A Woman for 24 Hours'' (1925) *''

Manon Lescaut ''The Story of the Chevalier des Grieux and Manon Lescaut'' ( ) is a novel by Antoine François Prévost. Published in 1731, it is the seventh and final volume of ''Mémoires et aventures d'un homme de qualité'' (''Memoirs and Adventures of a Ma ...

'' (1926) * ''

The Third Squadron ''The Third Squadron'' (german: Die dritte Eskadron) is a 1926 German silent war film directed by Carl Wilhelm and starring Fritz Spira, Eugen Burg, and Reinhold Häussermann. It was shot at the EFA Studios in Berlin and on location in Vie ...

'' (1926) * ''

The Pride of the Company ''The Pride of the Company'' (German: ''Der Stolz der Kompanie'') is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Georg H. Schnell and Camilla Spira. The film's sets were designed by the art direc ...

'' (1926) * ''

Circus Romanelli ''Circus Romanelli'' (German: ''Der dumme August des Zirkus Romanelli'') is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Claire Rommer and Victor Janson. Cast * Reinhold Schünzel as August *Cla ...

'' (1926) * ''

The Uncle from the Provinces ''The Uncle from the Provinces'' (German: ''Der Provinzonkel'') is a 1926 German silent film directed by Manfred Noa and starring Jakob Tiedtke, Margarete Kupfer and Liane Haid.Grange p.227 The film's sets were designed by Julius von Borsody. ...

'' (1926) * ''

Annemarie and Her Cavalryman ''Annemarie and Her Cavalryman'' (german: Annemarie und ihr Ulan) is a 1926 German silent film directed by Erich Eriksen and starring Colette Brettel, Sig Arno Sig Arno (born Siegfried Aron, 27 December 1895 – 17 August 1975) was a German- ...

'' (1926) * ''

We'll Meet Again in the Heimat ''We'll Meet Again at Home'' (German: ''In der Heimat, da gibt's ein Wiedersehn!'') is a 1926 German silent film directed by Leo Mittler Leo Mittler (18 December 1893 – 16 May 1958) was an Austrian playwright, screenwriter and film director. ...

'' (1926) * '' The Armoured Vault'' (1926) * ''

Darling, Count the Cash ''Darling, Count the Cash'' (german: Schatz, mach' Kasse) is a 1926 German silent comedy film directed by Felix Basch and starring Sig Arno, Ossi Oswalda, and Lydia Potechina. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Neppach. ...

'' (1926) * ''

Nanette Makes Everything ''Nanette Makes Everything'' (German: ''Nanette macht alles'') is a 1926 German silent film directed by Carl Boese and starring Mady Christians, Georg Alexander and Vivian Gibson. It was shot at the Terra Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were d ...

'' (1926) * '' The Son of Hannibal'' (1926) *''

The Love of Jeanne Ney ''The Love of Jeanne Ney'' (german: Die Liebe der Jeanne Ney), released as ''Lusts of the Flesh'' in the United Kingdom, is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst based on a novel by Ilya Ehrenburg. Plot Jeanne is the ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Man with the Counterfeit Money ''The Man with the Fake Banknote'' or ''The Man with the Counterfeit Money'' (German: ''Der Mann mit der falschen Banknote'') is a 1927 German silent crime film directed by Romano Mengon and starring Nils Asther, Vivian Gibson and Margarete Lan ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Transformation of Dr. Bessel ''The Transformation of Dr. Bessel'' (German: ''Dr. Bessels Verwandlung '') is a 1927 German silent film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Jakob Tiedtke, Sophie Pagay and Hans Stüwe. The film was based on a novel by . It premiered at the ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Eighteen Year Old ''The Eighteen Year Old'' (german: Die Achtzehnjährigen) is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Manfred Noa and starring Andrée Lafayette, Ernő Verebes, and Frida Richard. It was made at the Staaken Studios in Berlin. The film's sets ...

'' (1927) * '' When the Young Wine Blossoms'' (1927) * ''

Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein ''Family Gathering in the House of Prellstein'' (German: ''Familientag im Hause Prellstein'') is a 1927 German Silent film, silent comedy film directed by Hans Steinhoff and starring S. Z. Sakall, Erika Glässner and Sig Arno. Cast *S. Z. Sakall ...

'' (1927) * '' Lützow's Wild Hunt'' (1927) * ''

A Serious Case ''A Serious Case'' (german: Ein schwerer Fall) is a 1927 German silent comedy film directed by Felix Basch and starring Ossi Oswalda, Alfons Fryland, and Gyula Szöreghy. It was shot at the EFA Studios in Berlin. The film's sets were designed by ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Villa in Tiergarten Park ''The Villa in Tiergarten Park'' (german: Die Villa im Tiergarten) is a 1927 German silent romance film directed by Franz Osten and starring Joe Stöckel, Aud Egede-Nissen, and Elsa Krueger. It still survives unlike many films from the silent ...

'' (1927) * ''

Marie's Soldier ''Marie's Soldier'' (german: Der Soldat der Marie, link=no) is a 1927 German silent drama film directed by Erich Schönfelder and starring Xenia Desni, Harry Liedtke and Grit Haid. It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios and the backlot of the B ...

'' (1927) * ''

Always Be True and Faithful ''Always Be True and Faithful'' (german: Üb' immer Treu' und Redlichkeit ) is a 1927 German silent film directed by Reinhold Schünzel and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Rosa Valetti and Julius E. Herrmann.Bock & Bergfelder p. 524 The film's set ...

'' (1927) * ''

Serenissimus and the Last Virgin ''Serenissimus and the Last Virgin'' (German:''Serenissimus und die letzte Jungfrau'') is a 1928 German silent film directed by Leo Mittler and starring Hans Junkermann, Adolphe Engers and Adele Sandrock.Gerhard Lamprecht. ''Deutsche Stummfilme, ...

'' (1928) * ''

One Plus One Equals Three ''One Plus One Equals Three'' (german: 1=Eins + Eins = Drei) is a 1927 German silent film directed by Felix Basch and starring Veit Harlan, Georg Alexander, and Claire Rommer. Lamprecht, Gerhard. ''Deutsche Stummfilme: 1927–1931''. p. 45. The ...

'' (1927) * ''

Der Ladenprinz ''Der Ladenprinz'' (''The Shop Prince'') is a 1928 German silent film directed by Erich Schönfelder, starring Harry Halm, La Jana and Paul Henckels and also with La Jana, Sig Arno and Hermine Sterler. It was adapted from a novel by . Kurt Mün ...

'' (1928) * ''

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'' (1928) * '' Prince or Clown'' (1928) * ''

Tragedy at the Royal Circus ''Tragedy at the Royal Circus'' (german: Tragödie im Zirkus Royal) is a 1928 German silent drama film directed by Alfred Lind and starring Bernhard Goetzke, Ellen Kürti, and Werner Pittschau. The film's art direction was by Willi Herrmann a ...

'' (1928) * '' The Orchid Dancer'' (1928) * ''

Tales from the Vienna Woods "Tales from the Vienna Woods" (german: "Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald", links=no, italic=no, occasionally ) is a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Composed in 1868, , Op. 325, was one of six Viennese waltzes by Johann Strauss II which featured a vi ...

'' (1928) * ''

The Lady and the Chauffeur ''The Lady and the Chauffeur'' (German: ''Die Dame und ihr Chauffeur'') is a 1928 German silent comedy film directed by Manfred Noa and starring Jack Trevor, Fritz Alberti and Elisabeth Pinajeff.Bock & Bergfelder p.17 It was shot at the Grunewal ...

'' (1928) * ''

Looping the Loop ''Looping the Loop'' (German: ''Die Todesschleife'') is a 1928 German silent thriller film directed by Arthur Robison and starring Werner Krauss, Jenny Jugo and Warwick Ward.Bock & Bergfelder p.228 The film was produced by UFA. It was shot at t ...

'' (1928) * ''

Modern Pirates ''Modern Pirates'' (german: Moderne Piraten) is a 1928 German silent comedy film directed by Manfred Noa and starring Jack Trevor, Marietta Millner, and Sig Arno. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alexander Ferenczy Alexander ...

'' (1928) * ''

Her Dark Secret ''Her Dark Secret'' (german: Ihr dunkler Punkt) is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Johannes Guter and starring Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, and Harry Halm. The film reunited Harvey and Fritsch who had previously appeared together i ...

'' (1929) * ''

Beyond the Street ''Beyond the Street'' (german: Jenseits der Straße) is a 1929 German silent drama film directed by Leo Mittler and starring Lissy Arna, Paul Rehkopf, and Fritz Genschow. The film is in the Weimar tradition of "street films", which examined the ...

'' (1929) * ''

The Girl with the Whip ''The Girl with the Whip'' (German: ''Das Mädel mit der Peitsche'') is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Carl Lamac and starring Anny Ondra, Werner Fuetterer and Sig Arno.Prawer p.123 It was shot at the Johannisthal Studios in Berl ...

'' (1929) * ''

Revolt in the Batchelor's House ''Revolt in the Batchelor's House'' (German: ''Aufruhr im Junggesellenheim'') is a 1929 German silent comedy film directed by Manfred Noa and starring Sig Arno, Kurt Gerron and Trude Hesterberg. It was one of two films starring Arno and Gerron ...

'' (1929) * '' We Stick Together Through Thick and Thin'' (1929) * ''

Vienna, City of Song ''Vienna, City of Song'' (German: ''Wien, du Stadt der Lieder'') is a 1930 German musical comedy film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Charlotte Ander, Paul Morgan and Igo Sym.Prawer p.9 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. ...

'' (1930) * ''

Retreat on the Rhine ''Retreat on the Rhine'' (german: Zapfenstreich am Rhein) is a 1930 German musical comedy film directed by Jaap Speyer and starring Charlotte Susa, Hans Stüwe, and Hermann Böttcher. It was made as an operetta film which emerged as a popular gen ...

'' (1930) * '' The Caviar Princess'' (1930) * '' Fairground People'' (1930) * ''

The Widow's Ball ''The Widow's Ball'' (german: Der Witwenball) is a 1930 German comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Lucie Englisch, Fritz Kampers, and Sig Arno. The film's sets were designed by the art director Franz Schroedter. Cast * Lucie Eng ...

'' (1930) * '' Schubert's Dream of Spring'' (1931) * '' Moritz Makes His Fortune'' (1931) * ''

Shooting Festival in Schilda ''Shooting Festival in Schilda'' (German: ''Schützenfest in Schilda'') is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Adolf Trotz and starring Sig Arno, Fritz Kampers and Eugen Rex. It was shot at the Halensee Studios in Berlin.Klaus p.257 Cast * Si ...

'' (1931) * ''

The Night Without Pause ''The Night Without Pause'' (german: Die Nacht ohne Pause) is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Andrew Marton and Franz Wenzler and starring Sig Arno, Camilla Horn and Max Adalbert.Waldman p. 193 It was made by the German subsidiary of Unive ...

'' (1931) * '' A Crafty Youth'' (1931) * ''

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'' (1931) * '' The Big Attraction'' (1931) * '' Without Meyer, No Celebration is Complete'' (1931) * '' Wild Cattle'' (1934) * ''

The Hunchback of Notre Dame ''The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'' (french: Notre-Dame de Paris, translation=''Our Lady of Paris'', originally titled ''Notre-Dame de Paris. 1482'') is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. It focuses on the unfortunate story ...

'' (1939) as Tailor * ''

'' (1940) * ''

Dark Streets of Cairo ''Dark Streets of Cairo'' is a 1940 American mystery film directed by László Kardos and starring Sigrid Gurie, Ralph Byrd, Eddie Quillan, George Zucco and Katherine DeMille. The central plot of the film concerns " group ofjewel smugglers in ...

'' (1940) * '' A Little Bit of Heaven'' (1940) * '' This Thing Called Love'' (1940) * ''

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'' (1941) * ''

Gambling Daughters ''Gambling Daughters'' is a 1941 American mystery film directed by Max Nosseck and starring Cecilia Parker, Roger Pryor and Robert Baldwin.Langman p.235 Plot Summary Lillian and Katherine discover a gambling spot while following their French teac ...

'' (1941) * ''

Two Latins from Manhattan ''Two Latins from Manhattan'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and starring Joan Davis, Jinx Falkenburg, and Joan Woodbury. Cast list * Joan Davis as Joan Daley * Jinx Falkenburg as Jinx Terry * Joan Woodbury as Lois Mo ...

'' (1941) * ''

Two Yanks in Trinidad ''Two Yanks in Trinidad'' is a 1942 American comedy spy film directed by Gregory Ratoff and starring Pat O'Brien, Brian Donlevy and Janet Blair. The film was in production when Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese, leading to America's en ...

'' (1942) * ''

Tales of Manhattan ''Tales of Manhattan'' is a 1942 American anthology film directed by Julien Duvivier. Thirteen writers, including Ben Hecht, Alan Campbell, Ferenc Molnár, Samuel Hoffenstein, and Donald Ogden Stewart, worked on the six stories in this film. Ba ...

'' (1942) * ''

The Devil with Hitler ''The Devil with Hitler'' (released in Great Britain as ''The Devil Checks Up'') is a black-and-white 1942 comedy short propaganda film that was one of Hal Roach's Streamliners short film series. When the board of directors of Hell want Adolf Hitl ...

'' (1942 short) * ''

'' (1942) * ''

Juke Box Jenny ''Juke Box Jenny'' (also known as ''Fifty Million Nickels'') is a 1942 film directed by Harold Young and starring Ken Murray, Harriet Hilliard, Iris Adrian, and Donald Douglas. The film is a musical comedy with songs performed by Charlie Barne ...

'' (1942) * '' His Butler's Sister'' (1943) * ''

Song of the Open Road ''Song of the Open Road'' is a 1944 Musical film, musical comedy film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, from a screenplay by Irving Phillips and Edward Verdier. It was the debut film of teenage singer Jane Powell. Powell's real name was Suzanne Burce ...

'' (1944) * '' The Captain from Köpenick'' (completed in 1941, released in 1945) * ''

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'' (1950)

References

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