Lily Elsie
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Lily Elsie , b. Elsie Cotton ( April 8, 1886 - December 16, 1962 ) was a popular English actress and operetta singer (soprano) in the time of Edward VII. Her best-known role is in Franz Lehár's operetta The Merry Widow .
Life
Lily Elsie began her career as a child star in the 1890s, earning a reputation in operettas. In 1907 she made her breakthrough with The Merry Widow . Several successful roles in operettas and musicals followed . Admired for her beauty, she became one of the most photographed people of her time.
Filmography
- 1918: The Great Love
- 1919: Comradeship
Web links
Commons : Lily Elsie - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Lily Elsie at Operissimo on the basis of the Great Singer Lexicon
- Lily Elsie in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Lily Elsie website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Elsie, Lily |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cotton, Elsie (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English actress and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 8, 1886 |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 16, 1962 |