Franciska Gaal

Franciska Gaal
Franciska Gaal
Born(1903-02-01)1 February 1903
Died13 August 1972(1972-08-13) (aged 69)
New York City, United States
Other namesSzidónia Silberspitz, Fanny Zilverstitch
OccupationActress
Years active1921–1946 (film)
Spouse(s)Sándor Lestyán (1922–?)
Francis Dajkovich (1934–1965) (his death)

Franciska Gaal (born Franciska Silberspitz, 1 February 1903 – 13 August 1972) was a Hungarian cabaret artist and film actress of Jewish heritage. Gaal starred in a popular series of European romantic comedies during the 1930s. After attracting interest in Hollywood she moved there and made three films.