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Dvorak, Ann, 1911-1979

Description

Ann Dvorak was a film actor active between 1932 and 1951. Born on August 2, 1912 as Anna McKim in New York, New York, Dvorak first appeared on film as the titular character of Ramon (1916) at the age of five. In 1932, she was cast as as Francesca "Cesca" Camonte in Scarface and Mary Way in Sky Devils, both produced by Howard Hughes. Dvorak continued to act until she retired in 1951. Dvorak died on December 10, 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Source:

Folkart, Burt A. "Ann Dvorak Had Variety of Roles, Disliked Many." Los Angeles Times. December 24, 1979. Accessed April 28, 2022. https://www.proquest.com/hnplatimes/docview/162618451/168E7A8946504A19PQ