Anny Ahlers(1907-1933)
- Actress
Anny Ahlers was born December 21, 1907 in Germany. Operetta singer, she
began her career at the age of 4 in the circus. She later took up
singing and dancing. Her first appearance was at the Volksoper in
Hamburg. From there, as an operetta diva she moved down to Krefeldand
Breslau. In 1928 Eric Charell got her to play in the operettas in
Berlin. She played also in the original operetta by Paul Abraham, "Die
Blume von Hawaii". (The Flower from Hawaii) She also made six films
from 1928 to 1931 and got an engagement for an operetta in London
because of her beautiful voice. In London her best friend was Sir
Merrick Burrell. However, alcohol, drugs and Tuberculosis ended her
life on March 14, 1933 in England.
