Actress. Born in Moscow, Russia, she worked extensively on stage in London, England's West End and in New York City, New York, before her Hollywood film debut with a bit part in "The Dove" (1927). Over the following years, she played roles in "The Man Who Laughs" (1928), "Street of Sin" (1928) and "The Docks of New York" (1928). She is perhaps most famously known for her role as 'Cleopatra', the evil trapeze artist, in the legendary cult film "Freaks" (1932).
Actress. Born in Moscow, Russia, she worked extensively on stage in London, England's West End and in New York City, New York, before her Hollywood film debut with a bit part in "The Dove" (1927). Over the following years, she played roles in "The Man Who Laughs" (1928), "Street of Sin" (1928) and "The Docks of New York" (1928). She is perhaps most famously known for her role as 'Cleopatra', the evil trapeze artist, in the legendary cult film "Freaks" (1932).
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