Acting

Hubert I. Stowitts

Born June 26, 1892 · Rushville, Nebraska, USA

Died February 8, 1953 · aged 60

Hubert Stowitts, the first American star of the Russian ballet, danced for several years as Anna Pavlova's partner. Stowitts was also a choreographer and a designer of sets and costumes whose work was deeply influenced by traditional Indian and Chinese dance. (Getty)

Known For

The Magician

The Magician · 1926

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A young woman, Margaret Dauncey, is caught between the forces of a charlatan magician, Oliver Haddo, whom she is unable to resist, and the love of a handsome surgeon, Arthur Burdon, who has saved her from being a helpless cripple by performing a delicate operation on her spine.

Fanny Elssler

Fanny Elssler · 1937

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Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.

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The Magician

The Magician · 1926

MovieDramaHorror

A young woman, Margaret Dauncey, is caught between the forces of a charlatan magician, Oliver Haddo, whom she is unable to resist, and the love of a handsome surgeon, Arthur Burdon, who has saved her from being a helpless cripple by performing a delicate operation on her spine.

Dancing Faun

Fanny Elssler

Fanny Elssler · 1937

MovieDramaHistory

Prince Klemens von Metternich orders Friedrich Gentz, one of his aides, to keep the Duke of Reichstadt---Napoleon Francois Joseph Charles---son of Napoleon and heir to the French throne, from thinking about French politics. Gentz enlists the help of ballerina Fanny Elsser, all the rage in several European capitals, to keep the Duke distracted.

Choreographer