Dorothy Fane | |
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 Dorothy Fane, from a 1922 publication. | |
| Born | 1889 United Kingdom |
| Died | 1976 |
| Years active | 1916–32 (films) |
Dorothy Fane (1889–1976), nee Foster, was a British actress. She is sometimes credited as Dorothy Fayne. [1] Fane appeared frequently in the British theatre and silent films.
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