Lil Dagover
Indonesian-German actress from 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'
Born
September 30th, 1887
138 years ago
Died
1980
45 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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Born in Indonesia and raised in Germany, this actress rose to prominence during the silent film era. She began her career in theater before transitioning to film, where she displayed her talent in various leading roles. One of the significant milestones in her career was her role in the influential horror film 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' in 1920, which became a landmark in cinema history. She continued to work in films throughout the 1920s and 1930s, contributing to the German film industry. With the rise of the Nazis, she fled Germany and eventually made her way to Hollywood, where she appeared in several films. Her career spanned several decades, showcasing her adaptability as an actress in both silent and talkie films.
'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari'
'The Man Who Knew Too Much'
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