Description: This rare and unique item is a must-have for any movie memorabilia collector. The autographed RPPC of Maria Bard, an early 1900s actress, is a true gem. The photograph captures her beauty and talent, while the autograph adds a personal touch to her legacy. This item is perfect for anyone interested in movies, autographs, or collectibles. The fact that Maria Bard's autograph is signed on this photograph makes it a valuable addition to any collection. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of movie history. Maria Bard (7 July 1900 – 8 April 1944) was a German stage actress, who made a handful of films in the silent era for Rimax, her first husband Wilhelm Graaff's company. By 1930, her marriage with Graaff was over, and she appeared with Werner Krauss in the stage production Der Kaiser von Amerika or The King of America and the two became involved. Krauss' wife discovered their affair and committed suicide; a year later, in 1931, Maria Bard married Krauss. Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. Bard committed suicide in April 1944, reportedly for political reasons. __________________ Maria Bard (7 July 1900 – 8 April 1944) was a German stage actress, who made a handful of films in the silent era for Rimax, her first husband Wilhelm Graaff's company. By 1930, her marriage with Graaff was over, and she appeared with Werner Krauss in the stage production Der Kaiser von Amerika or The King of America and the two became involved. Krauss' wife discovered their affair and committed suicide; a year later, in 1931, Maria Bard married Krauss. Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. Bard committed suicide in April 1944, reportedly for political reasons. Maria Bard (7 July 1900 – 8 April 1944) was a German stage actress, who made a handful of films in the silent era for Rimax, her first husband Wilhelm Graaff's company. By 1930, her marriage with Graaff was over, and she appeared with Werner Krauss in the stage production Der Kaiser von Amerika or The King of America and the two became involved. Krauss' wife discovered their affair and committed suicide; a year later, in 1931, Maria Bard married Krauss. Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. Bard committed suicide in April 1944, reportedly for political reasons. Selected filmographyBerlin-Alexanderplatz (1931)Man Without a Name (1932)Premiere (1937)Capers (1937)Above All Else in the World (1941)ReferencesThomas Elsaesser and Michael Wedel, The BFI Companion to German Cinema, British Film Institute: London, England, 1999. BornJuly 7, 1900 · Schwerin, Mecklenburg, GermanyDiedApril 5, 1944 · Potsdam, Germany (suicide)Mini BioMaria Bard was born on July 7, 1900 in Schwerin, Mecklenburg, Germany. She was an actress, known for Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf (1931), Husbands or Lovers (1924) and G.P.U. (1942). She was married to Hannes Stelzer, Werner Krauss and Wilhelm Graaff. She died on April 5, 1944 in Potsdam, Germany.FamilySpousesHannes Stelzer(1940 - January 24, 1944) (her death)Werner Krauss(1931 - 1940) (divorced)Wilhelm Graaff(April 10, 1920 - 1930) (divorced)TriviaStage actress.Leading lady of the 1930's, a former pianist and music instructor. She was mentored in the late 1920's by Max Reinhardt and was briefly successful on the stage. Only occasionally in films, she had integral roles in Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf (1931) as a friend of the main character, and in Ucicky's Mensch ohne Namen (1932).Committed suicide in 1944, for undisclosed 'private and political reasons'.Made her affair with the (married) leading actor Werner Krauss so obvious while performing a love scene in the play "Der Kaiser von Amerika" (1930), that Krauss's wife, who was among the audience, returned to her home and committed suicide.Already at the age of 20 she got married with Wilhelm Graaff who financed her acting education. Wilhem Graaff founded the film company Rimax in 1923 which not only produced promotional films but also feature movies with Maria Bard.Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. On December 27, 1944, toward the end of World War II, Stelzer who was in the Luftwaffe at this point, died when his plane was shot down over the Eastern front.Before her career as an actress she worked as a piano teacher and pianist.Maria Bard only appeared seldom in front of the camera, she normally paid attention to the theater. he actress Maria Bard was a inveterated theater actress who made a great career on the stage.Befre her career as an actress she worked as a piano teacher and pianist. Already at the age of 20 she got married with Wilhelm Graaff who financed her acting education. Wilhem Graaff founded the film company Rimax in 1923 which not only produced promotional films but also feature movies with Maria Bard. Nevertheless Maria Bard only appeared seldom in front of the camera, she normally paid attention to the theater.To her early movies belong "Berlin - Alexanderplatz" (31) and "Mensch ohne Namen" (32).In the National Socialist Germany she took part in well-known movies like "Premiere" (36), "Kapriolen" (36), "Kleine Mädchen - grosse Sorgen" (41) and "G.P.U." (42). Maria Bard was also married with the famous actor Werner Krauss. To this marriage went ahead a drama. The married Werner Krauss and Maria Bard played such a daring loveplay on stage in the play "Der Kaiser von Amerika" in 1930, that their relation behind stage became obvious. The wife of Werner Krauss who was sitting in the audience went home after that and committed suicide. Werner Krauss and Maria Bard got married the next year. Maria Bard was also married with the actor Hannes Stelzer. She committed suicide in 1944 because of private and political reasons. Acting1942G.P.U.as Vorsitzende der Frauenliga1940Die gute Siebenas Lisette Flor-Schmidt1937Premiereas Lydia Loo1932The Man Without a Nameas Grete Schulze, Stenotypistin1931Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopfas Cilly1924Husbands or Loversas Kindermädchen1924Die Radio Heirat Maria Bard (7 July 1900 – April 1944) was a German stage actress, who made a handful of films in the silent era for Rimax, her first husband Wilhelm Graaff's company. By 1930, her marriage with Graaff was over, and she appeared with Werner Krauss in the stage production Der Kaiser von Amerika or The King of America and the two became involved. Krauss' wife discovered their affair and committed suicide; a year later, in 1931, Maria Bard married Krauss. Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. Bard committed suicide in April 1944, reportedly for political reasons. PropertyValuedbo:abstractMaria Bard (7 July 1900 – April 1944) was a German stage actress, who made a handful of films in the silent era for Rimax, her first husband Wilhelm Graaff's company. By 1930, her marriage with Graaff was over, and she appeared with Werner Krauss in the stage production Der Kaiser von Amerika or The King of America and the two became involved. Krauss' wife discovered their affair and committed suicide; a year later, in 1931, Maria Bard married Krauss. Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. Bard committed suicide in April 1944, reportedly for political reasons. (en)Maria Bard, née le 7 juillet 1900 et morte probablement le 24 janvier 1944, est une actrice allemande. Elle tourne plusieurs films à l'époque du cinéma muet pour Rimax, l'entreprise de son premier mari Wilhelm Graaff. En 1930, séparée de Graaff, elle se lie avec Werner Krauss sur le tournage de Der Kaiser von Amerika. En l'apprenant, l'épouse de Krauss se suicide. En 1931, Maria Bard et Werner Krauss se marient. Elle a plus tard un troisième mari, l'acteur Hannes Stelzer. Bard se suicide en 1944, apparemment pour des raisons politiques. Le 27 décembre 1944, vers la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Stelzer, alors pilote de la Luftwaffe, est abattu en vol sur le front de l'est. (fr) Maria Bard was a German stage actress, who made a handful of films in the silent era for Rimax, her first husband Wilhelm Graaff"s company.CareerUnfortunately, Krauss" wife discovered their affair and committed suicide. A year later, in 1931, Maria Bard married Werner Krauss. Her third husband was actor Hannes Stelzer. Bard committed suicide on 8 April 1944, apparently for political reasons. On December 27, 1944, toward the end of World World War II, Stelzer who was in the Luftwaffe at this point, died when his plane was shot down over the Eastern front. erman Stage Actress.She received an education in the college for music in Berlin till 1917 and gave piano lessons with which she financed her education in acting. On the 10th of April, 1920 she married her first husband Wilhelm Graaf. Her husband founded the film company "Rimax" in 1923, which also produced silent feature films with Maria Bard. She gave her film debut under the name "Migo Bard" in 1924 and in the same year she received an engagement in the "Münchener Kammerspiele / Munich Chamber Theatre" together with Otto Falckenberg.In 1926 she changed to the "Deutsches Theater / German Theatre" in Berlin and appeared also in Vienna/Austria at the "Theater in der Josefstadt". In October, 1928 she celebrated a big success in the drama "X, Y, Z" by Klabund, aka Alfred Henschke. After the dismissal of Max Reinhardt in 1933 she went from the "Deutsches Theater" to the "Preussisches Staatstheater / Prussian State theatre" to work with Gustaf Gründgens. Maria Bard became a prolific actress. Best known for her role in "Berlin Alexanderplatz / Berlin Alexander's Square" by Alfred Döblin in the role of 'Cilly'. Maria Bard's marriage to Graaf ended in divorce around 1930. From 1931 to 1940 she was married to actor Werner Krauss and in 1940 she married actor Hannes Stelzer. She died in 1944 of suicide.
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