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Lotte Lenya's harsh beauty and theatrical intensity brought Bertolt Brecht's songs to life while her film work in 'From Russia with Love' and 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone' demonstrated her ability to create memorable villains and complex women. Her background in German cabaret and avant-garde theater informed performances that challenged conventional notions of feminine appeal while maintaining undeniable magnetism. The performer's survival of Nazi Germany and reinvention in American entertainment made her a symbol of artistic resilience and creative adaptation.
