Godowsky, Dagmar (1897–1975)
Godowsky, Dagmar (1897–1975)
Lithuanian-born actress. Born Nov 24, 1897, in Vilna, Lithuania; died Feb 13, 1975, in NYC; sister of Leo Godowsky (inventor of Kodachrome film); m. Frank Mayo, 1921 (annulled 1928); m. once more.
A vamp of the silent screen; films include A Sainted Devil (with Rudolph Valentino), The Marriage Pit, Story without a Name, Common Law, Virtuous Liars and The Price of a Party.
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