Alta Allen

Born: 1904-09-06

Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alta Allen (born Alta Crowin; September 6, 1904 – July 24, 1998*) was an American actress.

Allen made her first professional stage performance when she was ten. In 1920, she signed a contract with Fox Film Corporation, although she would only perform one role in any silent film released by Fox Film. She would subsequently sign a contract with Universal Studios, and later appeared in several films released by this corporation. Her final credited screen appearance occurred in 1926.

Alta Allen died in 1998 at age 93.

[*The indicated birth and death dates are per Wikipedia. Other sources differ significantly. Which dates are accurate is not clear.]

Known For

Be My Wife
A Self-Made Failure
Seven Years Bad Luck
Raggedy Rose
The Set-Up
Daring Chances
A Shocking Night
Skirts

Top Movie Credits

Be My Wife Mary, the Girl
A Self-Made Failure Mrs. Spike Malone
Seven Years Bad Luck Betty - Max's Fiancée
Raggedy Rose Rose's Former Co-Worker (uncredited)
The Set-Up Thora Barton
Daring Chances Agnes Rushton
A Shocking Night Bessie Lane