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Claude France
Also known as Jane Joséphine Anna Françoise Wittig
Career
Active 1920 – 1928
Biography
About Claude France
Actress Claude France was born Jane Joséphine Anna Françoise Wittig in Emden, Germany, on March 9, 1893. She was German by nationality but became a French actress, active from 1920 to 1928. Discovered by Leon Gaumont, who was impressed by her beauty, she quickly rose in the silent film era. Standing 5'10" with blonde hair and brown eyes, she had a slim build and natural breasts. France also worked as a French spy, and was connected with the denunciation of Mata Hari, with whom she had a friendly relationship. For reasons not entirely clear, she committed suicide by gas poisoning at her home in Paris on January 3, 1928, at the age of 34. Her career was brief, lasting about eight years, but her life was marked by intrigue and tragedy.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 3rd of January 1928 (age 34)
- Years Active
- 1920-1928 (started around 27 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- Emden, Germany
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did Claude France's spy work connect her to Mata Hari?
She worked as a French spy and was connected with the denunciation of Mata Hari, despite having a friendly relationship with her.
What was notable about Claude France's physical appearance?
At 5'10" tall, she was unusually tall for a woman of her era, with blonde hair, brown eyes, and a slim build.
Did you know
- Claude France was born as Jane Joséphine Anna Françoise Wittig before adopting her stage name.
- She was discovered by film pioneer Leon Gaumont.
- Despite being German-born, she became a French actress.
- Her life ended in suicide by gas poisoning at age 34.
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