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al·la naz·i·mo·va

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  1. Nazimova, Alla Nazimovanoun

    United States actress (born in Russia) (1879-1945)

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  1. Alla Nazimova

    Alla Nazimova (Russian: Алла Назимова; born Marem-Ides Leventon, Russian: Марем-Идес Левентон; June 3 [O.S. May 22], 1879 – July 13, 1945) was a Russian-American actress, director, producer and screenwriter. On Broadway, she was noted for her work in the classic plays of Ibsen, Chekhov and Turgenev. She later moved on to film, where she served many production roles, both writing and directing films under pseudonyms. Her film Salome (1922) is regarded as a cultural landmark. Nazimova was bisexual and openly conducted relationships with women while being married to a man. She created the Garden of Allah hotel, which became a retreat for many celebrities of the time. She is credited with having originated the phrase "sewing circle" as a discreet code for lesbian or bisexual actresses.

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    Alla Nazimova was a Russian-American actress, screenwriter, and film producer who gained prominence in the early 20th century. She began her career in Russian theatre before moving to the United States, where she became a major figure in American silent films and early theater. Nazimova is known for her roles in plays like 'War Brides' and in films such as 'Camille' and 'Salomé'. Her influence extended beyond acting — her home, the Garden of Allah, became a cultural hotspot in Hollywood. She was also openly bisexual and known for her progressive views on women's rights and homosexuality.

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  1. Alla Nazimova

    Alla Nazimova was an American film and theater actress, a screenwriter, and film producer. She is perhaps best known as simply Nazimova, but also went under the name Alia Nasimoff. She emigrated to the United States from the Russian Empire. She was influential in the film industry in the silent era and continued to play character roles until the end of her life.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Alla Nazimova in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Alla Nazimova in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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