- Louis Treumann was not only famous as a gifted singer and actor but also for his airs and graces which was often in his way.
- After 1935 followed years of uncertainty and in this time he was often planned for transports to concentration camps. But Franz Léhar could enforce his influence several times to avoid such a transport. But finally he was deported to Theresenstadt together with his wife.
- His wife died two months after the deportation in 1942 and Louis Treumann plunged into a depression. Louis Treumann also died in Theresienstadt in 1943.
- Because of his great name recognition at the the theater he was also engaged for some movies at the end of the 20's.
- To the milestones of his career belong the world premiere of "Die lustige Witwe" (1905) in the role of Danilo.
- He was arrested and brought to an assembly camp. When the actor Theo Lingen heared about it he spoke up for Louis Treumann and was really able to assert the release. But as soon as Theo Lingen was gone they arrested Louis Treumann again.
- He started his career at the theater from the bottom up. After first jobs behind the stage followed first roles at smaller theaters in Germany and Austria. The breakthrough followed in 1902 with his engagement at the Carltheater in Franz Léhar's play "Rastelbinder" at Mizzi Günther's side.
- There was a little scandal when he wanted a special song for the play "Der Mann mit den drei Frauen". When he was not able to assert he became so furious that he reported sick himself afterwards. The theater management of "Theater an der Wien" accused him of breaching of contract and Louis Treumann even became arrested. On the occasion there was a tumult because his female fans tried to prevent the arrest. Finally the situation quietened down and Louis Treumann changed to the "Johann-Strauss-Theater".
- He belonged to the great stars around Franz Léhar and had an enormous success in Germany.
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