Alta Allen

Biography

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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

Seven Years Bad Luck

Betty - Max's Fiancée

Be My Wife

Mary, the Girl

Raggedy Rose

Rose's Former Co-Worker (uncredited)

The Set-Up

Thora Barton

Daring Chances

Agnes Rushton

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
1926	Raggedy Rose	Rose's Former Co-Worker (uncredited)
1926	The Set-Up	Thora Barton
1924	Daring Chances	Agnes Rushton
1924	A Self-Made Failure	Mrs. Spike Malone
1921	Seven Years Bad Luck	Betty - Max's Fiancée
1921	Be My Wife	Mary, the Girl
1921	A Shocking Night	Bessie Lane

Year	TV Show	Role