Tala Birell

Tala Birell

September 10, 1907 · 119 years old

Tala Birell, born Natalie Bierle, was a Romanian-American stage and screen actress. She made her debut in a hit Berlin stage production of the operetta "Madame Pompadour" and doubled for Marlene Dietrich in the musical revue, "Es liegt in der luft" (1928).

Known For

6 titles
1
Bringing Up Baby

Bringing Up Baby

1938 · 1h 42m · Movie

While trying to secure a $1 million donation for his museum, a befuddled paleontologist is pursued by a flighty and often irritating heiress and her pet leopard, Baby.

7.8
2
Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

1935 · 1h 28m · Movie

A young man is haunted by the murder of a neighborhood pawn broker and hounded by the local police inspector who suspects that he is guilty.

6.9
3
The Frozen Ghost

The Frozen Ghost

1945 · 1h 1m · Movie

A stage mentalist involved in a mysterious death and a discredited plastic surgeon are among the assorted characters involved in mysterious goings-on in an eerie wax museum.

5.8
4
The Purple Heart

The Purple Heart

1944 · 1h 39m · Movie

This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardships the men endure while in captivity, and their final humiliation: being tried and convicted as war criminals.

6.5
5
The Power of the Whistler

The Power of the Whistler

1945 · 1h 6m · Movie

A woman uses a deck of cards to predict death within 24 hours for a stranger sitting at a bar, then tries to help him remember who he is based on items in his pockets.

6.3
6
Air Hawks

Air Hawks

1935 · 1h 8m · Movie

A mysterious ray that immobilizes all motors and engines threatens the security of the country.

5.9