Acting

Hubert I. Stowitts

Born 26 June 1892 · Rushville, Nebraska, USA · Died 8 February 1953 at 60

Hubert Stowitts, the first American star of the Russian ballet, danced for several years as Anna Pavlova's partner. Stowitts was also a choreographer and a designer of sets and costumes whose work was deeply influenced by traditional Indian and Chinese dance. (Getty)