Marta Labarr

Marta Labarr
Born
Martha Eugénie Claquin[1]

4 June 1912
New York City, United States
Died30 June 1999 (aged 87)
Paris, France
Other namesMartha Labarr
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1936–1946 (film)

Marta Labarr (born Martha Eugénie Claquin; 4 June 1912 – 30 June 1999) was a French-American singer and actress who appeared in 11 British and French films, usually as a leading lady. Her final film was the 1946 thriller Tehran, playing opposite Derek Farr.[2] She also appeared on the London stage in musicals. She later worked as a language coach, teaching Gina Lollobrigida amongst others.[3] She is buried in Hautefort (France).

Labarr was born in New York City to French parents, Charles and Élizabeth Claquin, and had an older sister, Andrée Claquin. Her father was a salesman.[4]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ New York City, Birth Index, 1910–1965
  2. ^ Murphy, Brown & Burton p.217
  3. ^ Canales p.144
  4. ^ 1920 United States Federal Census

Bibliography

  • Canales, Luis. Imperial Gina: The Very Unauthorized Biography of Gina Lollobrigida. Branden Books, 1990.
  • Gänzl, Kurt. The British Musical Theatre: 1915–1984. MacMillan Press, 1986.
  • Murphy, Robert & Brown, Geoff & Burton, Alan. Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion. BFI, 2006.

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