Maria Eis (born Prague, 22 February 1896 - died Vienna, 18 December
1954) was an Austrian actress of stage and screen.Between 1918 and
1923 Eis performed on stage at the Neue Wiener Bhne (New Vienna
stage), the Renaissancebhne (Renaissance stage) and the Kammerspielen.
Later, she moved to Hamburg, where she played at the Thalia Theater
and at the Deutschen Schauspielhaus until 1932. When she returned to
Vienna, she joined an ensemble group at the Burgtheatre (City
Theatre), where she played character and tragic roles up until her
death. Her performances, such as Elizabeth I, Lady Macbeth, Sappho,
Medea, and Iphigenia are considered noteworthy.Eis also acted in a
number of successful films after 1935.
1954) was an Austrian actress of stage and screen.Between 1918 and
1923 Eis performed on stage at the Neue Wiener Bhne (New Vienna
stage), the Renaissancebhne (Renaissance stage) and the Kammerspielen.
Later, she moved to Hamburg, where she played at the Thalia Theater
and at the Deutschen Schauspielhaus until 1932. When she returned to
Vienna, she joined an ensemble group at the Burgtheatre (City
Theatre), where she played character and tragic roles up until her
death. Her performances, such as Elizabeth I, Lady Macbeth, Sappho,
Medea, and Iphigenia are considered noteworthy.Eis also acted in a
number of successful films after 1935.
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