Berlin (10)

Bánky, Vilma (1901–1991)

The first Hungarian international star had a career in Hollywood that only few others enjoyed. Her portrait featured on the front covers of magazines from South America to Japan and people thronged the cinemas to see her.
Corda, Maria (1898–1976)

The beautiful actress who saved the life of Alexander Korda played heroines of Antiquity.
Cziffra, Géza von (1900–1989)

A multi-talented filmmaker who was at home in all entertainment genres.
Meller, Edith (1897–1953)

A Hungarian actress who played in films together with the czar of Bulgaria and Pola Negri.
Putti, Lya de (1896–1931)

The tragically fated world star was an irresistible force and a modern artist blessed with enormous dramatic expressiveness. She was often referred to as the Hungarian Pola Negri, Adolph Zukor invited her to America but de Dupont, Murnau and Griffith were also keen to work with her.
Rapée, Ernö (1891–1945)

One of the first movie composers whose melodies became hits in their own right.
Stolz, Hilde von (1903–1973)

She often portrayed high society dames and her career spanned from silent film to the 1960s.
Toth, André de (1912–2002)

A director with an adventurous backstory, a favourite of Tavernier, Scorsese and Tarantino, who revelled in all genres from the western to melodrama.
Typhoon

Lajos Lázár, 1918. Story of passion where East meets West.
Vincenti, Paul (1899 – ?)

The ‘Hungarian Rudolph Valentino’ who started out as a Hollywood actor and became a UFA star photographer.