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Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s.[1]
After fleeing Paris with her family during theGerman occupation inWorld War II, Laage returned to the city after the war and commenced her acting career in the Paris theatre district ofMontparnasse.[2]
Her first move toHollywood was arranged by theatrical agentWilliam Morris, founder of theWilliam Morris Agency.[3] She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era that would frequent theChateau Marmont.[4]
She was the first choice for the lead role in theOrson Welles filmThe Lady from Shanghai, though the part was eventually awarded toRita Hayworth.[5][6]
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