Nelly Cormon | |
|---|---|
 Cormon (right) in the 1918 serial The Count of Monte Cristo | |
| Born | 15 December 1877 |
| Died | 30 April 1942 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1910-1928 (film) |
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