Betty Bird was an American actress known for her performances in The Hound of the Baskervilles, Ein Burschenlied aus Heidelberg, and Was bin ich ohne Dich. Born as Hilde Elisabeth Ptack on June 18, 1901, she gained recognition as an attractive leading lady in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Betty Bird was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and grew up around the Sascha film factory where her father worked. She married filmmaker Gustav Ucicky in 1923, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1936. Betty then married a prominent dentist, Hilde Hruska, in Rome in 1937.
Career
Although Betty Bird was often praised for her talent, she struggled to find suitable roles that showcased her abilities. She primarily appeared in comedies and sometimes in adventure films, where she was often cast as the charming love interest. After her second marriage, she chose to retire from acting and spent her later years in Italy.
Death and Legacy
Betty Bird passed away on March 4, 1998, in Rome, Italy. She left behind a legacy as a notable actress of her time, even if her career did not fully reflect her potential. Many remember her as a beautiful and talented leading lady of early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Madame wagt einen Seitensprung | 1927-06-01 | |
| Sturm auf drei Herzen | 1930-02-12 | |
| Ein Burschenlied aus Heidelberg | 1930-08-27 | Elinor Miller |
| Was bin ich ohne Dich | 1934-08-23 | Paula Schwarz, genannt Polly, seine Frau |
| Die heiligen drei Brunnen | 1930-02-28 | Pia |
| Wiener Liebschaften | 1931-03-06 | Gretel |
| Grock | 1931-02-24 | Ines, seine Assistentin |
| Walzerparadies | 1931-04-09 | Anna, Zofe bei Lona Mertens |
| Opernredoute | 1931-07-25 | Vicky, die Zofe |
| Die Mutter der Kompagnie | 1931-10-22 | Else Krüger |
| Der Feldherrnhügel | 1932-04-01 | Lilli Kopsch, Braut von Jennewein |
| Ich will nicht wissen, wer Du bist | 1932-09-08 | Käthe, ihre Nichte |
| Flucht nach Nizza | 1933-06-13 | Ramona Novalez |
| Geheimnis des blauen Zimmers | 1932-12-13 | Zofe Betty |
| Salon Dora Green | 1933-02-22 | Ellen Brinkmann |
| Der Herr Senator | 1934-11-01 | Steffi Andersen |
| Held einer Nacht | 1935-05-01 | Elvira Thompson |
| Liebling der Götter | 1930-10-13 | Madelone |
| Waterloo | 1929-11-07 | Rieke, seine Braut |
| Hinter Klostermauern | 1928-12-10 | Käthe |
| Der Herzensphotograph | 1928-12-01 | Ilse |
| Der Ladenprinz | 1928-08-20 | Lucians Kusine |
| Das Grüne Monokel | 1929-09-24 | |
| Der Hund von Baskerville | 1929-08-28 | Beryl |
| Herzen ohne Ziel | 1928-11-01 | Marie Luise |
| Die große Liebe | 1931-12-21 | Annie Huber |
| Die vierte von rechts | 1929-02-04 | |
| Die Mitternachts-Taxe | 1929-03-15 | Lilly |
| Die spanische Fliege | 1931-12-09 | Wally |