Eleanor Gutöhrlein

Eleanor Gutöhrlein

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Eleanor Gutöhrlein was born on Aug 18, 1909 in Germany. Eleanor Gutöhrlein's big-screen debut came with King of Jazz directed by John Murray Anderson in 1930.

Eleanor Knospe Gutohrlein was part of the Sisters G dancing duo. She was born on August 18, 1909 in Kaliningrad, Germany, Her sister Karla was born on December 9, 1910. The sisters would later claim they were twins. They also said their father was a Colonel in the Prussian army. After their parents divorced their mother Margaret married several more times. She became their manager and chaperon. The Sisters G began as a trio but their older sister Inez got married and left the group. When they were teenagers they danced in London, Vienna and Barcelona. They were the first Germans to perform at the Moulin Rouge in Paris after World War 1. The sisters became known for their black bobbed hair and flapper style. They spoke several languages including French and English. Producer Carl Leammele brought them to Hollywood in 1929 to dance in the Technicolor musical King Of Jazz.

  • Birthday

    Aug 18, 1909
  • Place of Birth

    Germany

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