Vera Geogriyevna Orlova (russian: Ве́ра Гео́ргиевна Орло́ва; May 27, 1894September 28, 1977), married Arenskaya (),Kino-teatr.ru
Вера Георгиевна Орлова
was a

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, who garnered fame during the late

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and early

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eras. Having completed her education at a female grammar school, she worked as an office clerk and simultaneously took private acting lessons. In 1913–1915, she studied at the

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school. She continued working there as an actress until 1924, when she transferred to the Moscow Art Theater-II, where she continued to work until 1936. In 1945–1951, she worked at the State Theater of Film Actors.Encyclopedia of the Cinema
Орлова Вера Георгиевна

Selected filmography

*1916: ''The Queen of Spades'', as Lise *1917: ''

Satan Triumphant ''Satan Triumphant'' (russian: Сатана ликующий, translit. Satana likuyushchiy) is a 1917 silent film in Russian directed by Yakov Protazanov. The film has not survived in its entirety; the endings of both episodes are missi ...

'', as Inga *1917: ''Father Sergius'', as the daughter of a merchant *1924: ''

Aelita ''Aelita'' (russian: Аэли́та, ), also known as ''Aelita: Queen of Mars'', is a 1924 Soviet silent film, silent science fiction film directed by Yakov Protazanov and produced at the Gorky Film Studio, Mezhrabpom-Rus film studio. It was b ...

'', as Masha *1924: ''

The Power of Darkness ''The Power of Darkness'' (russian: Власть тьмы, Vlast′ t′my) is a five- act drama by Leo Tolstoy. Written in 1886, the play's production was forbidden in Russia until 1902, mainly through the influence of Konstantin Pobedonostsev. I ...

'', as Anjutka *1926: ''

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'', as Nadezhda *1961: ''

When the Trees Were Tall ''When the Trees Were Tall'' (russian: Когда деревья были большими, translit. ''Kogda derevya byli bolshimi'') is a 1961 Soviet drama film directed by Lev Kulidzhanov. The film was screened at the 1962 Cannes Film F ...

'', as a watchwoman

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Orlova, Vera Georgiyevna Russian film actresses Soviet film actresses Russian silent film actresses 20th-century Russian actresses Belarusfilm films 1894 births 1977 deaths