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- Josma Selim was born on June 5, 1884 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. She was an actress, known for Casanova (1928). She was married to Ralph Benatzky. She died on August 25, 1929 in Berlin, Germany.
- SpouseRalph Benatzky(November 15, 1914 - August 25, 1929) (her death)
- Because her marriage with Ralph Benatzky underwent a crisis a year before there arose different rumors because of her unexpected death.
- She and composer Ralph Benatzky got married in 1914.
- Thank to her popularity Josma Selim was engaged for a movie role in 1928 and she impersonated a support role in the production "Casanova" (1928) with Anny Ahlers, Sig Arno, Wilhelm Bendow, La Jana and Michael Bohnen.
- The singer and actress Josma Selim became famous as a Chansonnière and she achieved her greatest popularity with her teamwork with the composer Ralph Benatzky.
- Benatzky wrote numerous songs for her which she presented on stage. She often was accompanied by him on the piano.
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