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Erzsi Paál
Erzsi Paál (1912–1973) was a Hungarian stage actress, who also appeared in several films. She was born Erzsébet Polacsek in Lugoj, then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire but subsequently ceded to Romania, to Hungarian parents. After establishing herself in as a soubrette in Budapest, she moved to Italy and appeared at the Teatro Eliseo in Rome and the Teatro Odeon in Milan. She also starred alongside comedian Totò in his debut film ''Fermo con le mani'' in 1937.Pistolese p.79 She married the actor John Bartha, a fellow Hungarian who was also based in Italy. Her final screen appearance was in the 1971 giallo film '' A Lizard in a Woman's Skin'' Selected filmography * ''Vica the Canoeist'' (1933) * ''Romance of Ida ''Romance of Ida'' (Hungarian:''Ida regénye'') is a 1934 Hungarian drama film directed by Steve Sekely and starring Gábor Rajnay, Irén Ágay and Pál Jávor. It is based on a novel by Géza Gárdonyi. Cast * Gábor Rajnay - Ó Péter * Ir� ...'' (1934 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lugoj
Lugoj (; hu, Lugos; german: Lugosch; sr, Лугош, Lugoš; bg, Лугож; tr, Logoş) is a city in Timiș County, Romania. The Timiș River divides the city into two halves, the so-called "Romanian Lugoj" that spreads on the right bank and the "German Lugoj" on the left bank. The city administers two villages, Măguri ( hu, Szendelak) and Tapia ( hu, Tápia). Etymology The origin of the toponym ''Lugoj'' has generated a series of controversies over time. claims that it derives from the Latin word "lucus" (grove, small forest). Iorgu Iordan, in his ''Romanian toponymy'', accepts the origin of the name from the Slavic prefix "lug-" or "luh-" (swamp forest) and the Hungarian suffix "-os". However, linguist Simion Dănilă claims that the name of the city has its origin in the word "logos", a Banat doublet for "rogoz" (sedge, a hydrophilous plant). All these hypotheses refer to the swampy areas that once surrounded the city. Geography Lugoj is located in southwestern Romania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fermo Con Le Mani
''Hands Off Me!'' () is a 1937 Italian " white-telephones" comedy film directed by Gero Zambuto.Moliterno p.179 The film is notable for being the screen début of Totò. Its most famous scenes include one in which he tries to give a haircut to a bald man; another one where he fishes from the fishmonger's counter (this scene was repeated in '' Cops and Robbers'' and ''Toto in Paris'') and also the scene in which he holds a broom, using it as a gun (shooting in "Figaro here, Figaro there"). The scene involving the conductor was also repeated in many subsequent films. It was shot at the Safa Palatino Studios in Rome. Plot In his first story, Totò plays the poor wanderer who meets up with a gentleman in poor economic conditions. The two try to earn a living as best they can, but they always incur misfortune and hatred because of their ineptitude. After being kicked out of a beauty salon because he was disguised as a nurse, Totò makes a bet between nobles and later wins a compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungarian Emigrants To Italy
Hungarian may refer to: * Hungary, a country in Central Europe * Kingdom of Hungary, state of Hungary, existing between 1000 and 1946 * Hungarians, ethnic groups in Hungary * Hungarian algorithm, a polynomial time algorithm for solving the assignment problem * Hungarian language, a Finno-Ugric language spoken in Hungary and all neighbouring countries * Hungarian notation, a naming convention in computer programming * Hungarian cuisine Hungarian or Magyar cuisine is the cuisine characteristic of the nation of Hungary and its primary ethnic group, the Magyars. Traditional Hungarian dishes are primarily based on meats, seasonal vegetables, fruits, bread, and dairy products. ..., the cuisine of Hungary and the Hungarians See also * * {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Deaths
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President ( 1969, 1973) and Vice President of the United States ( 1953, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A Royal Jordanian Boeing 707 flight from Jeddah crashes in Kano, Nigeria; 176 people are killed. * January 27 – U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War ends with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. February * February 8 – A milit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romance Of Ida ''Romance of Ida'' (Hungarian:''Ida regénye'') is a 1934 Hungarian drama film directed by Steve Sekely and starring Gábor Rajnay, Irén Ágay and Pál Jávor. It is based on a novel by Géza Gárdonyi. Cast * Gábor Rajnay - Ó Péter * Irén Ágay - Ó Ida * Pál Jávor - Balogh János * Ella Gombaszögi - Julis * Gyula Gózon - Bogár úr * Erzsi Paál - Ella * Lili Berky - Fõnökasszony * Sándor Pethes - Dr. Csorba * Kató Eöry - Jolán * Ida Turay - Fazekas * Éva Fenyvessy - Szobalány * Blanka Szombathelyi - Timár * Annie Réthy - Mészkuthy * Piri Peéry - Otilia nõr * Margit Ladomerszky - Ladiszla nõr * Gerő Mály - Tejesember * Zoltán Makláry - Sofõr * Győző Zákányi - Máté * László Dezsõffy - Színiigazgató * Erzsi Pártos Erzsi Pártos (born Erzsébet Pollák; 2 April 1907 – 18 April 2000) was a Hungarian actress. She appeared in more than eighty films from 1932 to 1993. Selected filmography References External ... [...More Info...] |
