Rosy Barsony was an American actor best known for her roles in films and operettas during the early to mid-20th century. Born Sonnenschein Rózsi on June 5, 1909, in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, she faced significant challenges in her career due to the political climate of her time.
Personal and Family Life
Rosy Barsony was married three times; her first husband was Oszkár Dénes, whom she married in 1932. After his death in 1950, she married Miksa Preger and later György Schustek in 1962. Throughout her life, Barsony also faced the impact of being Jewish during a tumultuous period in Europe, which affected her career opportunities.
Career
Barsony began her career as a child actress and dancer, eventually becoming known as a soubrette. She appeared in several notable operettas in Berlin during the early 1930s and later worked in film. Her career faced significant disruptions due to the rise of the National Socialists, leading her to relocate to Austria and then participate in various French television productions.
Death and Legacy
Rosy Barsony passed away on March 23, 1977, in Vienna, Austria, from natural causes. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress who navigated a difficult era, performing in multiple countries and contributing to the world of operetta and film. Her body of work continues to be recognized as part of the cultural history of that time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ein toller Einfall | 1932-05-12 | Anita |
| Liebe muss verstanden sein | 1933-08-03 | Margit Raday, Stenotypistin |
| Ball im Savoy | 1935-04-11 | Mary von Wollheim, seine Cousine, Komponistin |
| …und es leuchtet die Pußta | 1933-02-13 | Baroneß Maria Inockay (as Rosi Barsony) |
| Ende schlecht, alles gut | 1934-12-28 | Eva, Zuckerbäckerstochter |
| Roxy und ihr Wunderteam | 1938-01-14 | Grete Müller |
| Walzerkrieg | 1933-10-03 | Ilonka, Tänzerin |
| Salto in die Seligkeit | 1934-10-31 | Ilona, ein Revuestar |
| Ein bisschen Liebe für dich | 1932-03-02 | Revuetänzerin |
| 3:1 a szerelem javára | 1939-03-24 | |
| Viki | 1937-11-09 | Viki Hadházy |
| Mária növér | 1929-09-05 |