Victor Varconi (March 31, 1891 – June 6, 1976), undated picture

Victor Varconi (March 31, 1891 – June 6, 1976) was a highly successful silent film star in Hungary. Born Mihály Várkonyi in Kisvárda, Austria-Hungary, he was the first Hungarian actor to make a film in the United States. He worked under contract to Cecil B. DeMille, and played Pontius Pilate in DeMille’s 1927 production of The King of Kings. Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Varconi

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