Sybille Schmitz started her career in the era of the silent cinema

Beautiful German actress Sybille Schmitz (1909-1955) started her career in the era of the silent cinema. With her typical face and her relaxed, slightly mysterious way of playing, she became a prominent Ufa star during the Third Reich. After the war she was beset by drug abuse and depression and at 45, she committed suicide.

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Jill St. John

Jill St. John, originally uploaded by Truus, Bob & Jan too!.

John Martin Harvey in roll

John Martin Harvey, originally uploaded by Truus, Bob & Jan too!.

British Rotophot postcard by J. Beagles & Co, London, nr. 9185. Photo: Stereoscopic Co., Berlin.

British Actor-manager Sir John Martin Harvey (1863-1944) was one of the last great romantic actors of the English theatre. His most famous play was The Only Way (1899), an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. 25 years later, he also featured in the film version, as well as in a few other silent and sound films.

John Martin Harvey

John Martin Harvey, originally uploaded by Truus, Bob & Jan too!.

British postcard by Rotary, nr. 115 N. Photo: London Stereoscopic Co. Still for Rouge de l'isle.

British Actor-manager Sir John Martin Harvey (1863-1944) was one of the last great romantic actors of the English theatre. His most famous play was The Only Way (1899), an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. 25 years later, he also featured in the film version, as well as in a few other silent and sound films.

Barbara Lang

Barbara Lang, originally uploaded by Truus, Bob & Jan too!.

German postcard by ISV, B 11. Photo: MGM. Still for House of Numbers (1957, Russell Rouse).