Genia Nikolajewa (1904â€"2001) was a Russian-born German actress who
made films in several countries, notably in Germany where she appeared
in films such as Robert Siodmak's 1932 comedy Quick in a succession of
supporting or minor roles. She later moved to Hollywood. She was
sometimes credited as Genia Nikolaieva or Eugenia
Nikolajewa.Nikolaieva was born in St Petersburg to German-Russian
parents, but moved to Germany at an early age. She starred in a series
of stage revues which led to her being employed by the film industry.
Because she was considered "Half-Jewish" (cf. Mischling) by the Nazis,
she found it increasingly difficult to gain roles following the Nazi
takeover of Germany and in 1938 she went into exile in Hollywood. As
well as making occasionally films, she also worked for Warner Brothers
in an administrative role. In 1937, she married the film editor Carl
Forcht.
made films in several countries, notably in Germany where she appeared
in films such as Robert Siodmak's 1932 comedy Quick in a succession of
supporting or minor roles. She later moved to Hollywood. She was
sometimes credited as Genia Nikolaieva or Eugenia
Nikolajewa.Nikolaieva was born in St Petersburg to German-Russian
parents, but moved to Germany at an early age. She starred in a series
of stage revues which led to her being employed by the film industry.
Because she was considered "Half-Jewish" (cf. Mischling) by the Nazis,
she found it increasingly difficult to gain roles following the Nazi
takeover of Germany and in 1938 she went into exile in Hollywood. As
well as making occasionally films, she also worked for Warner Brothers
in an administrative role. In 1937, she married the film editor Carl
Forcht.
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