Liesl Karlstadt (German: [liːzl̩ ˈkaʁlʃtat] ; born Elisabeth Wellano, 12 December 1892 – 27 June 1960) was a German actress and cabaret performer.[1] Alongside Karl Valentin, she set the tone for a generation of popular culture in Munich.[2] She appeared in more than 70 films between 1913 and 1960.

Liesl Karlstadt
Karlstadt in 1951
Born
Elisabeth Wellano

(1892-12-12)12 December 1892
Died27 June 1960(1960-06-27) (aged 67)
OccupationActress
Years active1913–1960

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Liesl Karlstadt". filmportal. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. ^ Haag, John (2000). "Karlstadt, Liesl (1892–1960)". Women in World History, Volume 8: Jab-Kyt. Waterford, CT: Yorkin Publications. p. 32. ISBN 0-7876-4067-0.

Further reading

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  • Dimpfl, Monika. Immer veränderlich: Liesl Karlstadt (1892–1960). Munich: Monacensia A-1 Verlag, 1996.
  • Unterstoeger, Hermann. "Das Geheimnis der Girafftorte. Immer veränderlich—eine Ausstellung über Leben und Leiden der Liesl Karlstadt," Süddeutsche Zeitung. 28 March 1996.
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