Elizabeth Allan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 09, 1908
Died	July 27, 1990 (age 82)
Birthplace	Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Elizabeth Allan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Starring in "A Tale of Two Cities" (1935) and "David Copperfield" (1935); her contribution to British cinema of the 1930s.

Intro

Elizabeth Allan was a British actress best known for her roles in British and Hollywood films of the 1930s, including notable performances in "A Tale of Two Cities" (1935) and "David Copperfield" (1935), both adaptations of Charles Dickens' novels.

Early Life & Background

Elizabeth Allan was born in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England. She attended the Italia Conti Academy, where she trained to be an actress before making her stage debut at the age of 17.

Career Highlights

• Made her film debut in 1931 with 'Alibi'.
• Played leading roles in MGM's 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1935) and 'David Copperfield' (1935).
• Appeared in acclaimed British films such as 'The Mystery of the Mary Celeste' (1935) and 'Camille' (1936).
• Worked in both British and American cinema during the 1930s.
• Returned to the British stage and television after her Hollywood career.

Trivia

• She was cast in two major Charles Dickens adaptations in the same year (1935).
• Had a well-publicized legal dispute with MGM over breach of contract, which she won.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Allan
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0019947/