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Dorothy Allen

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Dorothy Allen
BornOctober 23, 1896
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 30, 1970 (aged 73)
New York City, U.S.

Dorothy Allen (October 23, 1896 – September 30, 1970)[1][2] was an American actress principally active in the 1920s.

Born in Houston, Texas, Allen landed her first roles in 1918 and acted in several Poverty Row films through 1925.[3] Among her biggest roles were in the 1920 film Over the Hill to the Poorhouse and as Miranda Means in 1924's The Hoosier Schoolmaster.

Allen died in New York City.

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References

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  1. ^ Obituary, The New York Times
  2. ^ Obituary, Variety, October 7, 1970.
  3. ^ Dorothy Allen at Allmovie
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