| Maria Gambarelli | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 7 April 1900 La Spezia, Liguria, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 4 February 1990 (aged 89) Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Gamby |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, Actress |
| Years active | 1908–1968 |
| Spouse |
Edward Fenton (m. 1935) |
Maria Gambarelli (7 April 1900 – 4 February 1990) was an Italian-American ballerina and actress. She was born in La Spezia, but raised in the United States. Between 1938 and 1941 she was prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera. She was considered to be the greatest dancer trained at the Metropolitan Opera ballet school.
Selected filmography
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935)
- Here's to Romance (1935)
- Hooray for Love (1935)
- Doctor Antonio (1937)
- Le Amiche (1955)
- The Prince with the Red Mask (1955)
References
- Delatiner, Barbara (24 April 1988). "Reflections on a Stagestruck Life". The New York Times.
- Dunning, Jennifer (9 February 1990). "Maria Gambarelli Fenton, 89, A Metropolitan Opera Ballerina". The New York Times.
- Cook, Joan (August 1970). "Even on Waterfront, People Like to Own Pools". The New York Times.
- The Italian American Experience: An Encyclopedia p.165
- "Maria Gambarelli | Broadway Photographs". broadway.cas.sc.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
Bibliography
- Salvatore J. LaGumina, Frank J. Cavaioli, Salvatore Primeggia & Joseph A. Varacalli. The Italian American Experience: An Encyclopedia. Routledge, 2003.
External links
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