Barbara Laage
Born July 30, 1920 (Age: 105)
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Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute Savoie, France
Biography
Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s. After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse. Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont. She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.
Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s.
After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse.
Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont.
She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.
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Filmography
Strange Game
1968
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as Mathilde
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Age: 47
The Captive
1962
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as Sylvie Hamelin
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Age: 42
Paris Blues
1961
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as Marie Séoul
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Age: 41
There's Going to Be a Party
1960
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as Michèle Laurent
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Age: 40
No Image
Orientalische Nächte
1960
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as Arlette
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Age: 39
Tonight We Kill
1959
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as Nelly
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Age: 39
Soft Skin on Black Silk
1959
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as Isabelle
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Age: 38
No Image
Miss Pigalle
1958
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as Yvonne Pigalle
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Age: 37
Guilty?
1956
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as Jaqueline Delbois
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Age: 35
The Adventures of Gil Blas
1956
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as Antonia Caldera
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Age: 35
Nagana
1955
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as
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Age: 34
Signé illisible
1942
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as
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Age: 21