Marta Linden

Marta Linden (born Marta Leffler; October 24, 1903 - December 13, 1990) and she was the daughter of Swedish parents.

After her husband lost his fortune, Linden found a job working at a candy counter. Eventually she decided that opportunity awaited in Hollywood, so the family moved there. Her acting at the Pasadena Community Playhouse developed into playing female leads. That exposure, in turn, led to interest from film executives.

Career Film career

In 1942, Linden signed a long-term contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Films in which she appeared include The Youngest Profession (1943), A Yank at Eton (1942), Maisie Goes to Reno (1944), and Stand By for Action (1942). She also acted in the touring version of Present Laughter.

Later years In 1954, Linden appeared in the soap opera Woman with a Past on CBS-TV.

Death On December 13, 1990, Linden died of pneumonia at Lenox Hill Hospital at age 87.