
Person
Louis Davids
Acting · 1883–1939 · Rotterdam
Biography
Louis Davids, born Simon David (1883-1939) is widely considered one of the Netherlands biggest names in performing arts. He was active in a great many genres of variety entertainment -- revue, operette, cabaret and folk theatre -- and occasionally appeared on radio and film. Davids stood at the cradle of the careers of Dutch performers like Wim Kan, Corry Vonk and Wim Sonneveld.
Known for

On the Move
Janus Fortuin

The Tars
Cabaretier
Oranje Hein
1925
De Jantjes
Blauwe Toon

Toil of Men
Willy Vermeer
Amsterdam bij nacht
Danser

The Devil in Amsterdam
1919
Fatum
Danser
American Girls
Tinus

Bleeke Bet
Music
Filmography
- 1936Oranje HeinMusic
- 1935The Dutch Cabaret Album
- 1935On the MoveJanus Fortuin
- 1934Bleeke BetMusic
- 1934The TarsCabaretier
- 1925Oranje Hein
- 1924Amsterdam bij nachtDanser
- 1923Bleeke Bet
- 1922De JantjesBlauwe Toon
- 1921Toil of MenWilly Vermeer
- 1920LinksJan Duif
- 1919The Devil in Amsterdam
- 1918American GirlsTinus
- 1915FatumDanser
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