Liesl Karlstadt
Liesl Karlstadt (born Elisabeth Wellano, 12 December 1892 – 27 June 1960) was a German actress and cabaret performer. Alongside Karl Valentin, she set the tone for a generation of popular culture in Munich. She appeared in more than 70 films between 1913 and 1960.
Liesl Karlstadt

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- Name
- Liesl Karlstadt
- Birth Name
- Elisabeth Wellano
- Born
- 12 December 1892
- Birthplace
- Munich, German Empire
- Died
- 27 June 1960
- Place of death
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany
- Occupation
- Actress
- Nationality
- Germany
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Liesl Karlstadt (born Elisabeth Wellano, 12 December 1892 – 27 June 1960) was a German actress and cabaret performer. Alongside Karl Valentin, she set the tone for a generation of popular culture in Munich. She appeared in more than 70 films between 1913 and 1960.
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• Name — Liesl Karlstadt • Birth Name — Elisabeth Wellano • Born — 12 December 1892 • Birthplace — Munich, German Empire • Died — 27 June 1960 • Place of death — Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1913–1960
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• The Eccentric (1929) • The Bartered Bride (1932) • Must We Get Divorced? (1933) • A Woman Like You (1933) • Fruit in the Neighbour's Garden (1935) • Street Music (1936) • Thunder, Lightning and Sunshine (1936) • Girls' Dormitory (1936) • Venus on Trial (1941) • Don't Talk to Me About Love (1943) • Journey into the Past (1943) • After the Rain Comes Sunshine (1949) • By a Nose (1949) • Two Times Lotte (1950) • The Lady in Black (1951) • Desires (1952) • That Can Happen to Anyone (1952) • The Exchange (1952) • As Long as You're Near Me (1953) • Fanfares of Love (1953) • Fireworks (1954) • The Missing Miniature (1954) • Marriages Forbidden (1957) • A Piece of Heaven (1957) • Salzburg Stories (1957) • Wir Wunderkinder (1958) • My Ninety Nine Brides (1958) • Oh! This Bavaria! (1960) • Do Not Send Your Wife to Italy (1960) • Fanfare of Marriage (1963)

Liesl Karlstadt im bayerischen Kostüm
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Berlin; Tiergarten: Liesl Karlstadt reitet (Pferd hat Kopf höher)
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1892
Liesl Karlstadt was born on 12 December 1892.
1960
Liesl Karlstadt died at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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