Barbara Laage
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
Paris Blues
as Marie Séoul 1961
The Respectful Prostitute
as Lizzie McKay 1952
Therese and Isabelle
as Thérèse's mother 1968
The Boss
as Rita 1960
Portuguese Vacation
as Barbara 1963
Traviata 53
as Margherita 1953
Défense de savoir
as Mrs. Christiani 1973
B.F.'s Daughter
as Eugenia Taris, Tom's dutch Girl 1948
Private Screening
as Madeleine 1973
The Happy Road
as Suzanne Duval 1957
Act of Love
as Nina 1953
The Red Rose
as Claire Claris, photographer 1951
The Burning Body
as Marcia 1966
Soft Skin on Black Silk
as Isabelle 1959
To Catch a Spy
as Hiedi Effen 1957
The Heat of a Thousand Suns
as (voice) 1965