Escape From Hungary
Hungarian by birth, Nicolas Darvas trained as an economist at the University of Budapest. Reluctant to remain in Hungary until either the Nazis or the Soviets took over, he fled in June 1943 at the age of 23 with a forged exit visa and fifty pounds sterling to stave off hunger in Istanbul, Turkey. Sometime later, he met up with Julia (his half-sister) who became his partner in a dancing team that was to become one of the most successful acts in Europe and the United States.
In April 1953 Darvas and Julia appeared with Judy Garland and Bob Hope. By 1956, Darvas and Julia were touring the world. Picture of Julia Picture of Nicolas Darvas
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