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Silent movie star Sascha Gura was born in Munich in 1896. Born Eugenia Theresia Gura, she was the daughter of actor and singer Hermann Gura and the granddaughter of actor and singer Eugen Gura. Growing up in an artistic home it wasn’t long before Sascha’s talent was recognised. While still at the conservatoriumshe started singing professionally mainly in short operettas. At the same time she was spotted by Otto Rippert, the film director, who offered Sascha a part in his new film. This was followed by a several more films films exploring dark themes.
