Marguerita Sylva

Acting

Born July 10, 1875 · Brussels, Belgium

Died February 21, 1957

Also known as Marguerite Sylva · Marguerite Alice Hélène Smith

Biography

Marguerite Sylva was a Belgian born mezzo-soprano who achieved fame in opera, operetta, and musical theatre. She was particularly known for her performances in the title role of Bizet's Carmen, which she sang over 300 times in the course of her career. Sylva was a pioneering recording artist for Edison Records and made many recordings for the company from 1910 to 1912.

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Awards & recognition

Pour le Mérite

Filmography4 titles

To Have and Have Not

1944as Cashier (uncredited)

The Leopard Man

1943as Marta (uncredited)

The Seventh Victim

1943as Bella Romari

The Conspirators

1944as Older Woman (uncredited)