Opera Singer. She began her career at the age of 4 performing in circus acts. Later taking up singing, dancing and ballet, her first appearance was at the Volksoper Opera House in Hamburg, Germany. In 1928, actor and director Erik Charell enticed her to play in Operettas in Berlin, Germany, where she played in the original Operetta by Paul Abraham "Die Blume von Hawaii" ("The Flowers from Hawaii"). She appeared in six motion pictures from 1928 to 1931 and received and invitation to perform for an Operetta in London, England on the strength of her vocal talents. However, alcohol, drugs and tuberculosis ended her Life.
Opera Singer. She began her career at the age of 4 performing in circus acts. Later taking up singing, dancing and ballet, her first appearance was at the Volksoper Opera House in Hamburg, Germany. In 1928, actor and director Erik Charell enticed her to play in Operettas in Berlin, Germany, where she played in the original Operetta by Paul Abraham "Die Blume von Hawaii" ("The Flowers from Hawaii"). She appeared in six motion pictures from 1928 to 1931 and received and invitation to perform for an Operetta in London, England on the strength of her vocal talents. However, alcohol, drugs and tuberculosis ended her Life.
Bio by: Rudi Polt
Gravesite Details
The Burrell family opened their vault to accommodate some of Abby's ashes in Shipley church and her mother took the remainder back to Germany.
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