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Elissa Landi (born Elisabeth Marie Christine von Kühnelt; December 6, 1904 – October 21, 1948) was an Austrian-American actress born in Venice, who was popular as a performer in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.
Elissa Landi was an Italian-born actress and writer who starred in films such as The Sign of the Cross, The Count of Monte Cristo, and After the Thin Man. She also wrote six novels and poetry volumes, and died of cancer in 1948 at age 43.
- January 1, 1
- Venice, Italy
- January 1, 1
- Kingston, New York, USA
Elissa Landi was a star in the 1930s but left Hollywood abruptly. Find out the reason she left and what she said about Hollywood.
Elissa Landi was a Venetian-born actress and writer who starred in films such as The Sign of the Cross and The Count of Monte Cristo. She also wrote six novels and poetry volumes and died of cancer in 1948.
- December 6, 1904
- October 21, 1948
Feb 3, 2021 · EXCLUSIVE: After making 33 films and starring alongside Laurence Olivier and Cary Grant, Elissa Landi walked away from Hollywood without regret. The actress, who passed away in 1948 at age 43,...
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Elissa Landi was an Italian actress who starred in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for her aristocratic bearing, her roles in The Sign of the Cross and The Count of Monte Cristo, and her writing career.
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Elissa Landi (born Elisabeth Marie Christine von Kühnelt; December 6, 1904 – October 21, 1948) was an Austrian-American actress born in Venice, who was popular as a performer in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s.