This vintage real photo postcard features German film actress and singer, Marion Michael (11940-2007). She is best known for her role in the film “Liane, Jungle Goddess” (1956). In that film, Marion became the second German actress to appear nude in a movie. It is reported that there were 12,000 actresses that competed for that role. Sadly, she was just 15 when the movie was filmed. She appeared topless in the film. Her nudity was not meant to be erotic. She was touted as Germany’s Brigitte Bardot. The movie, shot in Africa, was very popular at the box office. During the next 6 years, none of her 10 films were successful. Michael was injured in a car accident during her acting career. She returned to acting but stopped in 1965. From there on, she infrequently acted in television and film. The last film (television) she appeared in was a musical about her life. It was entitled “Liane” (1996). After retiring from acting, she worked as a sales woman. Her filmography reported by IMDb, credits her with 19 film and television appearances. Although she was not extremely successful as an actress, she was still considered a film icon in Germany. This vintage postcard was published circa 1956-1959. Michael’s photograph is attributed to Stempka/Arca Film. The card was published by UFA, a German film and television production company. This vintage real photo postcard has minor corner wear and is in overall very good condition. See Scans
This vintage postcard is available for purchase at my store, The History Peddler, for $14.00 at auction.
Interested collectors may view the listing here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/236751130681
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