A post in celebration of Women’s History Month. Today is the birthday of Raquel Meller (1888-1962). Born Francisca Romana Marques Lopez, she became a star of Spanish cabaret and music hall when still a teenager. In 1919, she began to conquer the rest of Europe, with appearances in Paris, then London, and starring roles in European silent films [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:11AM on March 10, 2013