Margita Alfvén was an American actress who is best known for Hennes lilla majestät, Dollarmillionen, and Mädchen zum Heiraten. She was born on November 16, 1905, and passed away on March 11, 1962, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Personal and Family Life
Margita Alfvén was the daughter of well-known artist Marie Krøyer and composer Hugo Alfvén. Her family’s artistic background likely influenced her career in the entertainment industry. Details about her personal life beyond her family heritage are limited.
Career
Margita Alfvén began her acting career in the silent film era and gained fame for her roles in various movies throughout the 1920s and early 1930s. Some of her notable films include “Hennes lilla majestät” and “Dollarmillionen.” Alfvén was recognized for her talent and charisma on screen, making her a prominent figure in Swedish cinema at that time.
Death and Legacy
Margita Alfvén died on March 11, 1962, in Stockholm, Sweden. Although her film career was relatively short, her contributions to early Swedish cinema remain memorable. Her works continue to be appreciated by film enthusiasts and historians interested in the evolution of film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hennes lilla majestät | 1925-09-07 | |
| Dollarmillionen | 1926-02-08 | Fylgia Falkman |
| Farbror Frans | 1926-03-15 | |
| Der Weg durch die Nacht | 1929-01-01 | |
| Parisiskor | 1928-01-23 | Ms. Savelly, Actress |
| När rosorna slå ut | 1930-07-30 | Marguerite |
| Janssons frestelse | 1928-12-28 | |
| Lika inför lagen | 1931-03-05 | |
| Trådlöst och kärleksfullt | 1931-04-25 | |
| Mädchen zum Heiraten | 1932-04-14 | Ina Holbach |
| Fidele Razzia | 1932-04-27 | |
| Drei von der Stempelstelle | 1932-02-24 | Die Directrice |
| Minns du? | 1935-01-01 | (archive footage) |