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

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March 17: March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). There are 289 days remaining....

1908: 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar)....

June 11: June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining....

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At the Helm	Brigitte Bardot and Darry Cowl: En Effeuillant La Marguerite 1956	Please Not Now! Brigitte Bardot 1961	Jean Gabin and Brigitte Bardot: En Cas De Malheur 1958