Florence Kahn was an American actress who is best known for her role in Secret Agent (1936). Born on March 3, 1878, in Memphis, Tennessee, she had a unique journey into the world of film.
Personal and Family Life
Florence Kahn was married to the noted writer Max Beerbohm from 1910 until her death in 1951. Remarkably, at the time she agreed to act in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, she had never been in a film studio and had never watched a movie before.
Death and Legacy
Kahn passed away on January 13, 1951, in Rapallo, Liguria, Italy. Her late entry into film acting and her previous stage experience set her apart in a time when many actors transitioned from theater to film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Agent | 1936-05-31 | Mrs. Caypor |