Gitta Alpar was an American actress and coloratura soprano, best known for her roles in The Loves of Madame Dubarry, Gitta entdeckt ihr Herz, and She, or Nobody. Born Regina Kalisch on February 5, 1900, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, she built a remarkable career in music and film before facing challenges due to her Jewish ancestry.
Personal and Family Life
Gitta Alpar was married twice, first to the actor Gustav Fröhlich from 1931 to 1935, with whom she had a daughter named Julika Fröhlich. After their divorce, she married Niels Wessel Bagge in 1939, though they eventually divorced in 1951. Despite her struggles in her career and personal life, she remained devoted to her craft and took on various engagements in Europe before relocating to the United States.
Death and Legacy
Gitta Alpar passed away on February 17, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. Her journey from a celebrated performer in Europe to a struggling artist in the United States highlights the impact of historical events on individuals’ lives. Alpar’s contributions to opera and film remain a testament to her talent and resilience.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Flame of New Orleans | 1941-07-07 | Opera Singer |
| Guilty Melody | 1936-07-21 | Marguerite Salvini |
| Gitta entdeckt ihr Herz | 1932-04-04 | Gitta Farkas |
| I Give My Heart | 1935-10-24 | Madame du Barry |
| Die – oder keine | 1932-09-25 | Eva Petri, Sängerin |
| Everything in Life | 1936-11-01 | Rita Bonya |
| Ball im Savoy | 1935-04-11 | Anita Henning, Sängerin |
| Le Disque 413 | 1936-07-24 | Marguerite Salvini |
| V.I.P. Schaukel | 1971-05-09 | Self |
| Deutscher Filmpreis | 1951-01-01 | Self |
| Filmemigration aus Nazideutschland | 1975-11-11 | Self |