Vilma Banky
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Vilma Bánky (January 9, 1901 – March 18, 1991) was a Hungarian-born American silent film actress, although the early part of her acting career began in Budapest, spreading to France, Austria, and Germany. Banky was best known for her roles in The Eagle and The Son of the Sheik with Rudolph Valentino and several romantic teamings with Ronald Colman.
She was hailed as "The Hungarian Rhapsody" and was an immediate hit with American audiences. The New York Times remarked in its review of her first American film, The Dark Angel, that she "is a young person of rare beauty ... so exquisite that one is not in the least surprised that she is never forgotten by Hillary Trent" (the movie's leading male character).
It is commonly believed that Banky's thick Hungarian accent cut her career short with the advent of sound. However, she began losing interest in films and wanted to settle down with her husband actor Rod La Rocque. By 1928 she had begun announcing her intention to retire in a few years.
She married Rod La Rocque in 1927. The couple had no children and remained together until his death in 1969.
Vilma Bánky died on March 18, 1991, aged 90.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 3.954 |
Birthday | 1901-01-09 |
Place of Birth | Nagydorog, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary] |
Also Known As | Vilma Bánky, The Hungarian Rhapsody, |
1926
The Son of the Sheik
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The Winning of Barbara Worth
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The Eagle
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A Lady to Love
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1928
Two Lovers
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Two Lovers
1928
The Awakening
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The Awakening
1927
The Magic Flame
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1928
The Circus: Premiere
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Footage from the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 1928 film 'The Circus'.
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1929
This Is Heaven
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This film was released in both silent and sound versions.
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1927
The Night of Love
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The Golden Twenties
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Feature-length compilation of 1920s newsreel footage, with commentary about news, sports, lifestyles, and historical figures.
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1925
The Dark Angel
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King of the Circus
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1923
The Portrait
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The Portrait
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Every woman's longing
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The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
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Galathea
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