Diana Allen was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films like “The Kentuckians,” “The Beauty Shop,” and “The Spirit of Evil.” Born in Sweden, she achieved fame in the early 20th century as a performer in vaudeville and Broadway before moving to films.
Personal and Family Life
Diana Allen was born in 1898 in Visby, Sweden, and moved to the United States at the age of five. She received her education in New Haven, Connecticut, and began her career in entertainment through dance. In 1924, she married Samuel Paul Booth, who was significantly older than her. After their marriage, Diana chose to step away from acting to focus on being a homemaker.
Death and Legacy
Diana Allen passed away on June 12, 1949, in New York City at the age of 51. The details surrounding her death were not publicly disclosed. She was laid to rest next to her husband at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy of early 20th-century film and theater.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | The Jazz Fight | Helen |
| 1925 | The Surprise Fight | Helen |
| 1925 | The Come-Back | Helen |
| 1925 | Soft Muscles | Helen |
| 1925 | Hitting Hard | Helen |
| 1925 | Breaking In | Helen |
| 1924 | Flying Fists | Helen |
| 1924 | Roulette | Mrs. Hastings |
| 1923 | After Dark | Mimi Frazer |
| 1923 | The Exciters | Ermintrude |
| 1923 | Salome | Salome |
| 1922 | The Spirit of Evil | Patsey |
| 1922 | The Last Call | Patsey |
| 1922 | A Game of Graft | Patsey |
| 1922 | Unseen Foes | Patsey |