Anita Farra
Italian actress in classic films
Born
July 15th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 103 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Italy
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Starred in 'La Rocca dell'Italiano'
Appeared in 'Il Miracolo'
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