Rosita Marstini
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Rosita Marstini was a dancer, stage personality, silent and sound film actress from Nancy, France.
in 1913
with her first feature being A Prisoner in the Harem. She was known as Countess Rosita Marstini. In 1916
, she debuted at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, California
in Woman's Wits, a play by Will Wyatt. She played the Pantages' circuit for an additional eight months.
on November 10, 1924. Katz was a wealthy musician and society figure who was murdered by gunshot. Rosita was traced to him by notes she had written which were discovered in the dead man's residence. In one communication she referred to herself as that bad woman Rosita.
Reports by newspapers revealed that Marstini was engaged to Katz. She claimed to have not seen him for a week. The victim was known to carry large amounts of money and may have been in possession of the Crown jewels
of Russia
. The gems disappeared following the assassinations of Czar Nicholas II and his family. Aside from jewels, Katz was thought to have been wealthy from large profits in real estate and sales of liquor. Police surmised that his murder was the act of an underworld
figure who was seeking revenge.
Prior to her death Rosita resided in Los Angeles for 33 years. She died in 1948
at the age of 54. Her funeral was conducted in Pierce Brothers Hollywood Chapel.
Theatrical work in California
She began making movies for Universal PicturesUniversal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
in 1913
1913 in film
The year 1913 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* The Squaw Man, the first Hollywood feature film, is made.* December 29, Charlie Chaplin signs a contract with Mack Sennett to begin making films at Keystone Studios.* D. W...
with her first feature being A Prisoner in the Harem. She was known as Countess Rosita Marstini. In 1916
1916 in film
The year 1916 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 17 - release of A Daughter of the Gods, the first US production with a million dollar budget, with the first nude scene by a major star....
, she debuted at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
in Woman's Wits, a play by Will Wyatt. She played the Pantages' circuit for an additional eight months.
Film credits
Among her many films include:- The Innocent Sinner (1917)
- Madame Du Barry (1917)
- Good Night, PaulGood Night, PaulGood Night, Paul was a 1918 silent film in five reels directed by Walter Edwards. It was based on a successful stage play with book and lyrics by Roland Oliver and Charles Dickson, and music by Harry B. Olsen. Produced by Lewis J...
(1918) - The Veiled Adventure (1919)
- Widow By Proxy (1919)
- 8The Evil EyeThe Evil Eye (1920 serial)The Evil Eye is a 1920 action film serial directed by J. Gordon Cooper and Wally Van. The film is considered to be lost. -Cast:* Benny Leonard - Frank Armstrong* Ruth Dwyer - Dora Bruce* Stuart Holmes - Berton Bruce* Marie Shotwell - Mrs...
(1920) - Blood and Sand (1922)
- The Big Parade (1925)
- Mexicana (1945)
- Casbah (1948).
Involvement in murder investigation
Miss Marstini was mentioned in news items after the body of Harry I. Katz was discovered at the door of his luxurious apartment in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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on November 10, 1924. Katz was a wealthy musician and society figure who was murdered by gunshot. Rosita was traced to him by notes she had written which were discovered in the dead man's residence. In one communication she referred to herself as that bad woman Rosita.
Reports by newspapers revealed that Marstini was engaged to Katz. She claimed to have not seen him for a week. The victim was known to carry large amounts of money and may have been in possession of the Crown jewels
Crown jewels
Crown jewels are jewels or artifacts of the reigning royal family of their respective country. They belong to monarchs and are passed to the next sovereign to symbolize the right to rule. They may include crowns, sceptres, orbs, swords, rings, and other objects...
of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. The gems disappeared following the assassinations of Czar Nicholas II and his family. Aside from jewels, Katz was thought to have been wealthy from large profits in real estate and sales of liquor. Police surmised that his murder was the act of an underworld
Underworld
The Underworld is a region which is thought to be under the surface of the earth in some religions and in mythologies. It could be a place where the souls of the recently departed go, and in some traditions it is identified with Hell or the realm of death...
figure who was seeking revenge.
Prior to her death Rosita resided in Los Angeles for 33 years. She died in 1948
1948 in film
The year 1948 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Laurence Olivier's Hamlet becomes the first British film to win the American Academy Award for Best Picture.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :...
at the age of 54. Her funeral was conducted in Pierce Brothers Hollywood Chapel.