Dita Parlo

Dita Parlo (September 4, 1906 - December 13, 1971) was a film actress.

Born Grethe Gerda Kornstädt in Stettin, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland) Parlo made her first film appearance in 1928 and quickly became a popular actress in Germany. During the 1930s she moved easily between German and French language films, achieving success in such films as L'Atalante (1934) and La Grande Illusion (The Grand Illusion) (1937). She attempted to establish a career in American films but despite a couple of roles in Hollywood films, was unable to extend her European success. She was scheduled to appear in the Orson Welles production of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness but this did not eventuate. With the outbreak of World War II, Parlo returned to Germany. She appeared in only three films during the last thirty years of her life making her final film appearance in 1965.


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  • Madonna, said to have been fascinated by Parlo, took her name for the character she created for her Sex book and Erotica album. Its title track commences with the line "My name is Dita, I'll be your mistress tonight... "

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. Her father, Godfrey Rampling, won a gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 4x400m relay. She appeared in only three films during the last thirty years of her life making her final film appearance in 1965. In 1995, Empire (magazine) voted her #97 out of 100 of the Sexiest Stars in history while she was one of People Magazines "50 Most Beautiful People" in May 2001. With the outbreak of World War II, Parlo returned to Germany. Kinky Machine's song "Charlotte Rampling" includes the lyric "I always wanted to be your trampoline.". She was scheduled to appear in the Orson Welles production of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness but this did not eventuate. She is separated from French composer Jean-Michel Jarre and has 3 children, including the magician David Jarre.

She attempted to establish a career in American films but despite a couple of roles in Hollywood films, was unable to extend her European success. She is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and thus can use the letters "OBE" after her name. During the 1930s she moved easily between German and French language films, achieving success in such films as L'Atalante (1934) and La Grande Illusion (The Grand Illusion) (1937). Hilda's school in Bushley, England. Born Grethe Gerda Kornstädt in Stettin, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland) Parlo made her first film appearance in 1928 and quickly became a popular actress in Germany. She attended Jeanne d'Arc Academie pour Jeunnes Filles in Versailles and St. Dita Parlo (September 4, 1906 - December 13, 1971) was a film actress. Charlotte Rampling, (born February 5, 1945 in Sturmer, Essex, England, United Kingdom) is a British actress and former model (her height is 5'7").

". as Aunt Maude. Its title track commences with the line "My name is Dita, I'll be your mistress tonight.. The Wings of The Dove (1997) .. Madonna, said to have been fascinated by Parlo, took her name for the character she created for her Sex book and Erotica album. as Marjorie. Signs and Wonders (2000) ..

as Marie Drillon. Sous le sable (Under the Sand) (2000) .. as Frances Matteo. Superstition (2001 movie) (2001) ..

as Anna Cathcart. Spy Game (2001) .. as Sarah Morton. Swimming Pool (2003) ..

as Nicole. The Statement (2003) ..