Portrait of Alta Allen

Alta Allen

Acting

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.]

Born: September 6, 1904

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USA

Filmography

1926
Raggedy Rose

as Rose's Former Co-Worker (uncredited)

1926
The Set-Up

as Thora Barton

1924
Daring Chances

as Agnes Rushton

1921
1921
Be My Wife

as Mary, the Girl

1921
Seven Years Bad Luck

as Betty - Max's Fiancée