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Kraner, Cissy GiselaKraner, Cissy (Gisela), b. Vienna, Jan. 13, 1918, revue artist, widow of the composer and writer H. Wiener. At 15 first engagements in cabaret; 1938-1948 lived in South America with H. Wiener; returned to Vienna, 1949-1966 and 1971-1974 engagements at the "Simpl" revue theatre, where her most famous chansons (e.g. "Der Nowak läßt mich nicht verkommen", "Ich wünsch' mir zum Geburtstag einen Vorderzahn") were performed for the first time. Numerous acts, records and guest performances in Germany, Switzerland, Israel and South America with H. Wiener. 1994 show "Salut für H. Wiener" with H. Prikopa (piano). Work: Aber der Hugo ließ mich nicht verkommen. Lieder und Erinnerungen, written down by G. Markus, 1994.
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