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Barbara Laage
Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s. After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse. Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont. She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.
Known For

Paris Blues
as Marie Séoul

Bed and Board
as Monique, la Secrétaire

The Slave
as Anne-Marie 'Fétiche'

The Adventures of Gil Blas
as Antonia Caldera

Défense de savoir
as Mrs. Christiani

Portuguese Vacation
as Barbara

Private Screening
as Madeleine

B.F.'s Daughter
as Eugenia Taris, Tom's dutch Girl

Signé illisible

The Crime of Aldeia Velha
as Joana