About Karla Schramm
Lived 1891 – 1980 (aged 88). Karla Schramm was an American actor.
Karla Schramm (February 1, 1891 – January 17, 1980), was an American film actress. A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, California, she was the second actress to play Jane Porter, mate of Tarzan, in motion pictures.
She first appeared in the 1920 production The Revenge of Tarzan opposite Gene Pollar as Tarzan. Later that year she played the same role in the movie serial The Son of Tarzan, this time opposite P. Dempsey Tabler as the Apeman.
She and Brenda Joyce were the only women to play Jane opposite two different Tarzans.
Filmography
His Majesty, the American (1919) (uncredited) The Revenge of Tarzan (1920) - Jane Porter The Son of Tarzan (1920) - Jane Porter
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Who was Karla Schramm?
American actress (1891-1980)
When was Karla Schramm born?
Karla Schramm was born on 1 February 1891 in Los Angeles.
When did Karla Schramm die?
Karla Schramm died on 17 January 1980 in Los Angeles.
What was Karla Schramm's occupation?
Karla Schramm was an actor.
What nationality was Karla Schramm?
Karla Schramm was American.
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