Greta Nissen Norwegian Star of Stage and Film

Greta Nissen was a lovely Norwegian beauty with fair skin and enchanting blue eyes. Her mother started her out early in dancing and ballet. When the girl was just six years of age she entered the Royal Opera of Copenhagen where she acquired additional training. In 1924 Greta came to the United States for the first time. She played the fairy princess in a stage production of Beggar On Horseback. During her stint in the play Greta was discovered by Jesse L. Lasky of Famous Players-Lasky. The Lasky studio soon became Paramount Pictures and Greta Nissen was among Paramount's most popular stars.