In Old Vienna - Carl Brisson

Carl Brisson (24 December 1893 – 26 September 1958) was a Danish film actor.

He appeared in 12 silent films between 1918 and 1935, including two films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In the 1934 film Murder at the Vanities he introduced the popular song Cocktails for Two. He was the father-in-law of actress Rosalind Russell.

Prior to his acting and singing career he was a prizefighter for a few short spells between 1912 and 1915.

He was born and died in Copenhagen.

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