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From a Sinful Woman to a Famous Woman in German History: Hildegard Knef Was Born a Hundred Years Ago
Her first suitor was executed as a war criminal, but she became the first star of post-war German cinema. She was involved in one of the biggest scandals in German film history, was employed in Hollywood and on Broadway, and was also extremely successful as a singer and writer. But everything only got worse.
On December 28th the great Hildegard Knef would have grown 100 years old. How young her esprit, her thoughts, her charisma and also her art are still show various productions and books, which play a role around her birthday.
Memories of Hildegard Knef for the 100th – as a Hollywood star, best-selling author and singing diva, she remains unforgettable.
She played, sang and wrote against all expectations. Hildegard Knef was more than a star – she was attitude, contradiction and zeitgeist in one person. On December 28th she would have become 100 years old.
This Sunday Hildegard Knef would have grown 100 years old. A woman with a smoky voice, clever lyrics and darkly made-up eyes. "If she had the eyelashes on her, then she was already Diva, remembers her former visagist cook. He was most fascinated by her humor. She did not let herself undercut in spite of adversity in life. With songs like "For me should rain" red roses, "On the 80th floor" and "From now on it went downhill" Knef became a chanson …
On 28 December the actress would have become 100 years old. A look at her life and her career.
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