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George Arliss

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George Arliss 1868-1946, English actor. He first appeared on the stage in 1887. In 1901 he came to the United States with Mrs. Patrick Campbell to appear in the Belasco production of The Darling of the Gods, and thereafter he became extremely popular for his portrayals of the suave villain. His performance in The Green Goddess was especially noted. He also became a favorite in films; his performance in Disraeli won him an Academy Award (1930). Bibliography: See his autobiographies, Up the Years from Bloomsbury (1927) and My Ten Years in the Studios (1940). Author not... Read more

Arliss, George
Arliss, George [né Augustus George Arliss‐Andrews] (1868–1946), actor. He was born in London...portray the villainous Zakkuri in The Darling of the Gods (1902). Arliss then came under the management of Harrison Grey Fiske and appeared... Read more

Arliss, (Augustus) George
Arliss, (Augustus) George [ George Andrews] (1868–1946), English actor, now chiefly remembered for his films, who also had a successful career on the stage in London and New York. He made his first appearance in 1886 and first came into prominence... Read more

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	Reiner, Maria ; ...Felsleitner) Sat. Feb. 20, 1999. Age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Josef. Beloved mother of Joseph (Arliss) Reiner, the late Mary Ann (George) Zarth and Gerhard (Joyce) Reiner. Dear sister of Josefina Garger and Anna Feichtinger and families of... Read more
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