Maria Gambarelli
Biography
Maria Gambarelli was a renowned Italian-American dancer and actress, trained at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera ballet school from age seven. She made her professional debut in the Met's 1914 production of "Aida" and went on to become prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera from 1938-1941. Her notable film roles include Clelia's Employer in "Le amiche" (1955) and appearances in "La Fiesta de Santa Barbara", "Here's to Romance", and "The Prince with the Red Mask".