Anna von Palen | |
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Born | |
Died | 27 January 1939 63) | (aged
Other names | Anna von Pahlen |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1915-1938 |
Anna von Palen (26 May 1875 – 27 January 1939) was a German film actress of the silent era. [1] She appeared in 74 films between 1915 and 1938. She was born in Perleberg, Germany and died in Berlin, Germany.
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