Brigitte Helm

Brigitte Helm (March 17, 1908 – June 11, 1996) was a German actress. The most famous role was in Fritz Lang's Metropolis in 1927.

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March 17 - 1908 - June 11 - 1996 - German - Actress - Fritz Lang - Metropolis - 1927

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She was born Brigitte Eva Gisela Schittenhelm in Berlin. Her second, and by far most memorable role, was as Maria in the silent film Metropolis. After Metropolis, Helm made over 30 films, including talking pictures, before retiring in 1936.

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Berlin - 1936

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She moved to Switzerland and had 4 children with her second husband Dr. Hugo Kunheim, an industrialist.

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