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Amalie Fries

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Amalie Fries (c. 1823–1887) was an actress and singer active in Bohemia. [1]

Her origin is not known. She performed in Bohemia in a travelling theater company from 1839.

She was engaged at the Estates Theatre in Prague in 1846-1887, where she belonged to the theatre's star attractions. She was known for her roles as a heroine and confidant within comedy and farce. She was described as hard working, dutiful, and beautiful and was a popular actor.

She was not only an actor but also a singer. She was regarded as a more able singer than an actor and was often engaged to perform as a singer when the theater offered singing roles. Few other actors that the Estates Theatre were engaged for as many years as she.

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  1. ^ Ferdinand Břetislav Mikovec. Pražská Thálie kolem 1850, eds. J Ludvová – H. Pinkerová, Praha 2010